TEP1029H1 S - The Science of Emotional Intelligence and its Application to Leadership

University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario • Posted July 04, 2026

About the Role

Course number and title: TEP1029H1 S – The Science of Emotional Intelligence and its Application to Leadership

Course description:A growing body of social science research offers clear evidence that emotional intelligence (EQ) plays a crucial role in leadership effectiveness. We know that the most successful managers are able to motivate and achieve best performances through the ability to understand others, and the key to this is to first understand yourself. In this course, you will complete the most scientifically validated EQ assessment available, The Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i) and receive a detailed report that identifies your leadership strengths and targets areas for development. You will acquire an enhanced level of self-knowledge and a deeper awareness of your impact on others. This will form the basis of a personal development plan that will help you improve your leadership effectiveness. 

In this course we will also examine evidence-ba...