Currently, there are three general models defining the construct of EI which can be classified as either the “abilities” model or the “mixed” model. The “abilities” model (Salovey and Mayer) refers to EI as a cognitive ability, very similar to that of IQ, while the “mixed” model (Bar-On; Goleman) refers to EI as a combination of cognitive abilities and personality traits. 2.1.1 Peter Salovey and John Mayer's Model (1997)According to Salovey and Mayer, EI is defined as “the ability to reason about feelings and emotions to improve thinking. This includes the abilities to accurately perceive emotions, access and generate emotions in order to aid thought, understand emotions and emotional knowledge, and regulate emotions reflexively in order to promote emotional growth and intellectual” (Mayer, Caruso & Salovey, 1999). . Their model constitutes four branches (table 1): Category Branches Properties Experiential 1 Emotional perception Recognizing and expressing emotions accurately 2 Using emotions to facilitate thinking Using emotions to facilitate cognitive processing, e.g. prioritizing thinking about real topics important, produce multiple perspectives, etc. Strategy 3 Understand emotions Understand messages, similarities and differences behind your emotions, complex emotions and transitions between messages4 Manage emotions Regulate emotions and not be controlled, be open and able to manage any emotion, connect and connect disconnect at will in order to think and act rationally2.1.2 Reuven Bar-On (2006)The Bar-On model consists of “a representative sample of interrelated skills, abilities, and emotional and social facilitators that determine effectiveness with which we understand and express ourselves, understand and interact with others, and co.... .. middle of paper ...... If a follower asks for help, a compassionate leader will help them with everything price. But this removes the opportunity for a follower to grow and, at the same time, could overwhelm the leader if they choose to help even if they don't have the free time to do so. As such, I will choose to “turn on” my compassionate empathy at appropriate times.4. Limitations That said, I question whether there really is a need for high EI at the highest level (Antonakis, 2004). For example, if a general was very sensitive and sensitive to losses suffered in war, would he not then choose to surrender to avoid further deaths? And in the negotiations? What levels of empathy are necessary to ensure a win-win agreement? Additionally, too much empathy can lead to dangerous excess altruism and emotional exhaustion when a leader is expected to keep a cool head, especially in times of turmoil...