SummaryEmotional intelligence has been coined by many theorists and has been the subject of numerous publications, controversies, and scrutiny. Emotional intelligence is defined as “a set of skills that distinguish how people manage their feelings and interactions with others.” It is the ability to identify one's own emotions, as well as those of one's colleagues or employees” (Goleman, Boyatzis, & McKee, in Pierce & Newstrom (Eds.), 2008, p. 180). The author will review the definition and attributes of a successful, emotionally intelligent and morally competent leader. Comparisons will be made between leaders who demonstrate emotional intelligence and those who lack moral intelligence. The conclusion is that leaders who act with high moral intelligence produce consistently high results. Emotional intelligence: moral success versus immoral stupidity. A Case SeriesIntroductionShell and Moussa (2007) note that former Chrysler Chairman Lee Iacocca once said, “You can have brilliant ideas; but if you can't get them across, your ideas won't get you anywhere. » To be an effective leader, you must learn to interact with your constituents, you must develop emotional intelligence. Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence is defined as “a set of skills that distinguish how people manage their feelings and interactions with others. ability to identify one's own emotions, as well as those of colleagues or employees” (Goleman, Boyatzis and McKee, in Pierce & Newstrom (Eds.), 2008, p. 180). ultimately the financial bottom line, the “show me attitude towards money”, then they are doomed to failure. Knowledge@Wharton (2004) interviews Dr. Deepak Chopra, ...... middle of article ....... ssey-Bass.Knowledge@Wharton (July 9, 2008). Colleen Barrett of Southwest Airlines flies high on fuel coverage and “servant leadership”: retrieved from http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article.cfm?articleid=2006. .Knowledge@Wharton (April 7, 2004). Leading from within means learning to manage your ego and emotions. Retrieved from http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article.cfm?articleid=957.Lennick D. and Kiel. , F (2005). Moral intelligence. Improve business performance and leadership success. Pennsylvania. Wharton School Publishing. Quinn, R. (2008). Build the bridge by walking on it. In J. L. Pierce and J. W. Newstrom (Eds). The Manager's Library (pp 233-236). Upper Saddle River, NJ: PearsonShell, GR and Moussa, M. (2007) “The Art of Woo”: Selling Your Ideas to the Entire Organization, One Person at a Time Needs Publication