Research about emotional intelligence and leadership concludes that:

A) emotional intelligence alone leads to career success.
B) emotional intelligence combined with ambition accounts for 90 percent of career success.
C) general intelligence and technical skills are the most important for top-level leaders.
D) a leader's mood and associated behaviors affect bottom-line performance.

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges, and defuse conflict.

Bottom-Line Performance

A measure of a company's financial performance, typically represented by its net income or profits.

Career Success

The achievement of personal work-related goals and objectives, often measured by advancements, recognition, and personal satisfaction.