Why Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Make Better Decisions (And How to Become One)

By: Cobus Visser Published on: 26/05/2025

Leadership today demands more than strategy it demands emotional intelligence. In this article, Cobus Visser shares why emotionally intelligent leaders make better decisions, build stronger teams, and navigate pressure with clarity. You’ll learn what EQ looks like in practice, how to build it into your daily leadership habits, and why teams perform better when their leader leads with both logic and heart. Whether you're managing complex teams, scaling a growing business, or rebuilding trust within your culture, this article will give you actionable tools rooted in real-world coaching experience and backed by behavioural science.