Enhancing Work Motivation Through the Correlation of Leaders' Emotional Intelligence and Teacher Engagement

Abstract

This study evaluated the emotional intelligence level of leaders and the professionalism level of teachers at Inner Mongolia N College. The intention is to collect valuable information to enhance the motivation of teachers. This study applied Gorman's emotional intelligence theory to evaluate 228 teachers in the college. Focus on dimensions such as self-awareness, self-organization, motivation, empathy, and social skills. The goal of this study is to propose an "Enhanced Work Motivation" program aimed at enhancing the emotional intelligence of leaders and ultimately cultivating more motivated and dedicated faculty and staff. Researchers hope to have a lasting and positive impact on the work culture of educational institutions by adopting a comprehensive approach. Ultimately, researchers found that leaders of teachers are motivated, self-awareness, disciplined, empathetic, and possess social skills, as it promotes teacher engagement and helps organizations achieve success. Teachers believe that their participation is high, and they feel connected, invested, and dedicated to their role, which is a positive sign for their job satisfaction, performance, and overall quality of education provided. There were no significant differences in the evaluation of teacher respondents on their level of involvement in emotional, social, and cognitive aspects due to demographic factors such as age, gender, or length of service. This indicates that among the surveyed teachers, different population groups have consistent views on participation. The level of teacher participation in emotional, social, and cognitive domains is positively correlated with the emotional intelligence of leaders. This indicates that emotional intelligence is crucial for good educational leadership, which in turn affects teacher engagement and increases the overall success rate of the school community. Based on the conclusions drawn from this study, relevant suggestions are provided for future researchers to refer to and recognize the importance of the "Enhancing Work Motivation" program as a valuable measure in improving the emotional intelligence of leaders and cultivating proactive faculty and staff.