Abstract. This article emphasizes the significance of Emotional Intelligence (EI) for student leaders in enhancing their leadership abilities. It highlights the role of EI in improving communication, motivation, conflict resolution, and overall leadership effectiveness. The article identifies specific social psychological characteristics of EI, such as self-awareness, empathy, social skills, assertiveness, conflict resolution skills, and teamwork skills, as essential for student leaders. It also discusses challenges related to these characteristics and provides strategies to address them, including training, practice opportunities, modeling, feedback, and access to resources.
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