Knowledge, smarts and vision are characteristic of a great leader. Add to these&nbsp;the ability to identify and monitor emotions (your own and others) and to manage relationships.&nbsp;Qualities associated with such emotional intelligence distinguish the best leaders in the corporate world.

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<ul><li>Realistic self-confidence: You recognize your own abilities and shortcomings; you operate from competence and know when to rely on someone else.</li><li>Emotional insight: You are aware of your own feelings. You can identify the cause of the emotions to help you manage them.</li></ul>

Self-Awareness

<ul><li>Resilience: You know how to stay calm under pressure and can recover quickly from upsets.&nbsp;</li><li>Emotional balance: You can control any distressful feelings without blowing up at people.</li><li>Self-motivation: You keep moving toward long-term goals despite setbacks.</li></ul>

Self-Management

<ul><li>Cognitive and emotional empathy: You can describe things in ways your colleagues can understand because you are aware of different perspectives.</li><li>Good listening: You pay full attention to the other person and make sure you understand what they are saying.</li></ul>

Empathy

<ul><li>Compelling communication: You put your points in precise ways that persuade so that people are motivated.</li><li>Team playing: People feel relaxed working with you.</li></ul>

Relationship Skills

What makes a great leader? Knowledge, smarts and vision, to be sure. To that, Daniel Goleman, author of "Leadership: The Power of Emotional Intelligence," would add the ability to identify and monitor emotions - your own and others' - and to manage relationships.

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