Relationships between emotional intelligence competencies and transformational leadership skills: U.S. government civil servant leaders

This quantitative, correlational study evaluated relationships between emotional intelligence competencies and transformational leadership skills of civil servant leaders in an agency of the federal government. The purpose of the study was to identify any relationships between the two variables and measure their direction and strength to determine if these relationships could provide support for developing leaders with better transformational leadership skills. Survey responses came from 309 participants, and statistical analysis of the data demonstrated significant positive relationships between emotional intelligence and transformational leadership skills in the population studied. A significant negative relationship was found between emotional intelligence and passive-avoidant leadership skills. The conclusions from the current study should assist the organization studied with future identification and development of leaders.