The importance of leadership cannot be underestimated for any type of organization, and much research has shown the essentiality of the component of emotional intelligence for effective leadership. Organizational culture is shaped by such crucial elements of the organization, which manage not just the resources, but essentially the human resources of the organization. The study aims at assessing the impact of leadership styles, emotional intelligence of leaders and organizational culture on organizational performance. The study adopts a descriptive research design, to explore the relationships between the variables under study, and outline their influence on the overall performance of the firm. The study supports the claim that leadership styles and emotional intelligence have a significant impact on the organizational culture, which further impacts the organizational performance. Moreover, a significant relationship between leadership styles and emotional intelligence is also found valid. Thus, the recognition of such relationships at work is critical for managers and leaders, of any sphere, of any kind/size of firms. The present research serves useful to leaders, managers, HR professionals, administration, and anybody interested in the sphere of improving organizational performance.
Leadership styles, Emotional Intelligence, Organizational culture, Organizational Performance
