Özet:

The aim of the study is to study the impact of emotional intelligence on effective leadership in terms of national differences. Method - The study was done on people easily selected through sampling on the various sectors of the public and private sectors such as banking, education (university), defense, health in Turkey and Afghanistan. In the study, the data was collected using the survey method and the data was analyzed using the SPSS 11.5 statistical program. In the analyses, it has been taken advantage of the Frequency Analysis, Correlation Analysis and Reactional Regression Analysis. Results - The analysis found a significant positive relationship between emotional intelligence and effective leadership in both countries (Turkey and Afghanistan) (63.1% for Turkey and 59% for Afghanistan). It is also seen that emotional intelligence has an impact on effective leadership. Discussions - When it comes to the historic process of the management, it is seen that managers and human relationships are in close relationship and are discussed together. Today, considering the characteristics of the manager/leader, one of the most important elements necessary for effective leadership in the studies has been the level of emotional intelligence of the person. Why is emotional intelligence so important for effective leadership? Robbins and Judge (2015), the defenders of emotional intelligence, claimed that a person without emotional intelligence could not be a great leader, although he has a very good training, high analytical intelligence, broad vision and the qualities that produce unlimited number of beautiful ideas. Here, considering the characteristics of leadership, it is important that the study of the emotional structure, in addition to the personal and academic skills of the leader, may be an effective leader. In this context, the purpose of the study is to study the relationship between emotional intelligence and effective leadership in terms of national differences.