Theories and Models of Leadership

Running Head: THEORIES AND MODELS OF LEADERSHIP 1
THEORIES AND MODELS OF LEADERSHIP
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THEORIES AND MODELS OF LEADERSHIP 2
Introduction
Technical Intelligence refers to the intelligence resulting from the exploitation, analysis,
processing, and collection of information and data pertaining to foreign material and equipment
for purposes of the development of countermeasures designed to neutralize the advantages of an
adversary’s technology, assess foreign technical and scientific capabilities, and prevent
technological surprise.Emotional Intelligence (EQ), however, is a person’s ability to manage and
understand their own decisions and those of people around them (Mayer, Salovey & Caruso,
2008).
The Most Important Trait for an Effective Leader between Emotional Intelligence and
Technical Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is the best trait for effective leaders since leaders who have a high
EQ know the meaning of their emotions, can identify the emotions, and understand the emotions’
effect to other people (King, 2008). Additionally, Emotional Intelligence is essential in the
making of successful leaders. There are five main elements of Emotional Intelligence which
include social skills, empathy, motivation, self-regulation, and self-awareness.
In the criminal justice career, experience, brainpower, and education are very important,
but EQ is more importantso as to effectively interact with people from a variety of settings and
conditions. For example, during individual interviews in a police station, interviewees are more
comfortable with being honest to the person whom they can relate to and one who they can trust.
In addition, EQ assists professionals in the criminal justice industry to relate well and build trust
with the communities they serve.EQ also assists in dealing with individuals with a low EQ since
criminal justice professionals meet with people having various levels of EQ. Moreover, careers