A Systematic Literature Review of Emotional Intelligence and Entrepreneurial Abilities

The phenomenon of intelligence has changed its definition and perception through the last many decades. Emotional intelligence surfaced way back in 1920 and today has become one of the most discussed and researched topics. This article attempts to explore the possible relationship between emotional intelligence and entrepreneurship and discusses the ways in which emotional intelligence can impact budding or established entrepreneurs in their journey towards business success. The authors have reviewed the existing literature in this context and compiled the most relevant and interesting pieces of information on this subject. The authors find that based on existing research, it is evident that emotional intelligence has a strong positive correlation with entrepreneurial abilities.