نقش هوش هيجاني و هوش معنوي در رهبري حضرت امام خميني(ره): آيا رهبري حضرت امام (ره) مبداً الهي داشته است؟

The Role of Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence in the Leadership of Imam Khomeini: Did it Take Root in Devine Source?

Sociopolitical experiments of man during his life have proved the necessity of leadership. Having considered the importance of leadership, the researchers intend to analyze the leadership of Imam Khomeini by reference to emotional and spiritual intelligence and relying on Weberʹs charisma theory. The research method is a survey and explanatory one. Written sources such as books and magazines have been reviewed for collecting data. The review indicated that although the charisma of Imam Khomeiniʹs leadership was regarded differently, it concluded in approving his leadership charisma. Emotion is regarded as part of leadership and a leader must be aware of his own emotions as well as those of his followers, in order to be able to manage them. The study indicated that different aspects of emotional intelligence were completely related to spiritual intelligence. In other words, one can reach a level of self-awareness which is necessary for internal motivation of oneself and others. Having a great heavenly emotional and spiritual intelligence, Imam Khomeini presented a leadership charisma and caused an ideal feeling in people. His charisma was because of his highly spiritual and pure political emotion which was free from power-loving. Key words: Imam Khomeini, spirituality and leadership, emotional intelligence, spiritual intelligence, charismatic leadership