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The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Enhancing Leadership Capabilities of Mid-level Officers in Bangladesh Army

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The Bangladesh Army demands highly effective leadership, especially among mid-level officers who play a pivotal role in operations and command execution. Emotional Intelligence is crucial for enhancing leadership abilities, decision-making, and team dynamics in high-pressure situations. Despite its acknowledged significance, the role of Emotional intelligence in shaping the leadership qualities of mid-level officers in the Bangladesh Army remains underexplored. This research examined the impact of EI on enhancing leadership traits and decision-making abilities in mid-level officers of the Bangladesh Army. The study employs a mixed-method approach combining qualitative and quantitative analyses. Surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions were conducted with mid-level officers of the BA to evaluate the relationship between emotional intelligence and key leadership traits. The research also explores the influence of emotional intelligence on decision-making processes in military settings, particularly under stressful and complex operational conditions. The researcher identified how EI-driven leadership traits, such as self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social awareness, significantly contribute to improving the effectiveness of mid-level officers in their roles. This research proposes a few organisational approaches, along with shaping individual psychology, encompassing both command and institutional responsibility, aimed at enhancing the leadership capabilities of Mid-level officers of the Bangladesh Army. Finally, the researcher validates the hypothesis through an analytical process: “Emotional intelligence has a significant positive impact to enhance the leadership capabilities of mid-level officers of Bangladesh Army.

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