Senior executives ðn ¼ 41Þ completed an ability measure of EI
(MSCEIT), a measure of personality (16PF5) and a measure of cognitive ability (the Wechsler
abbreviated scale of intelligence (WASI)). Leadership effectiveness was assessed using an objective
measure of performance and a 3608 assessment involving each leader’s subordinates and direct
manager ðn ¼ 149