Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence And Spiritual Intelligence In Nurturing Creativity And Innovation Among Successful Entrepreneurs: A Conceptual Framework

Abstract Researchers have shown much interest in unlocking the secrets of successful entrepreneurs. The current focus on entrepreneurs seems to be related to the role of affections – feelings and emotions. Some researchers have found that positive emotions may enhance entrepreneurial success. These entrepreneurial successes are in terms of the level of creativity and innovation. Entrepreneurs who are passionate in their work tended to be more successful than others. Success in business ventures does not lie solely in terms of the entrepreneur but also in terms of the people surrounding the entrepreneur – namely the employees and the customers. The ability to manage these people plays a critical role in the success of the business venture. Emotions affect the perceptions and attitudes of people in the workplace. The ability to assess verbal and non-verbal expressions helps in understanding the needs and wants of the employees and customers. The purpose of the study is to construct a conceptual framework to relate Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence in nurturing creativity and innovation among successful entrepreneurs.

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