TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– This paper serves two purposes: first, it is an apology for a failure to produce a planned special issue, along with the rationales as to why the authors decided to withdraw it; and second, a commentary on the apparent failure of the research community to address a neglected area of inquiry in emotional intelligence (EI) research.Design/methodology/approach– The authors provide a commentary.Findings– The authors draw attention to the possiblity that employing highly emotionally intelligent individuals may not always yield desirable outcomes for organisations, thus seeking to ignite a more balanced debate as to the merits of EI in management and leadership studies. The authors also detail briefly several avenues for future research.Originality/value– The theme of the planned special issue was situated at the forefront EI research, so this commentary succinctly highlights the theorising that informed the background to it.
VL  - 32
IS  - 3
SN  - 0143-7739
DO  - 10.1108/01437731111123924
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/01437731111123924
AU  - Lindebaum Dirk
AU  - Cartwright Susan
PY  - 2011
Y1  - 2011/01/01
TI  - Leadership effectiveness: the costs and benefits of being emotionally intelligent
T2  - Leadership & Organization Development Journal
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 281
EP  - 290
Y2  - 2024/04/26
ER  -