Emotional Intelligence, Transformational Leadership, and Trust: A Review of Their Impact on Employee Motivation

In this review, the focus is on the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI), transformational leadership (TFL), and trust in the context of employee motivation. The review starts by highlighting the importance of emotional and psychological exchange between leaders and followers in TFL, as well as the recognition of EI as crucial managerial skills.

The review then discusses how leaders with higher emotional intelligence can enhance their followers' work motivation through effective communication of high expectations and follower development, as suggested by White and Stahl (2016). It also mentions that while some studies suggest that gender does not affect EI, others favor males, while most studies indicate that females tend to have higher emotional intelligence.

The review further supports the idea that leaders with higher emotional intelligence are more adept at establishing a strong trust-based relationship with their followers, which in turn leads to enhanced work motivation. It cites research that indicates trust plays a crucial role in leaders' ability to motivate their followers, as well as the ability of trusted leaders to indirectly influence the behavior and performance of their employees.

Finally, the review mentions that effective emotional management can foster trust, loyalty, and commitment within a team, as suggested by Sheehan (1999). Overall, the review presents a logical flow of information, starting with the importance of emotional and psychological exchange in TFL, moving on to the role of EI in enhancing work motivation, discussing the influence of gender on EI, and highlighting the importance of trust in leaders' ability to motivate their followers.