The document summarizes research from three organizations on the relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership performance: 1) A study by the Center for Creative Leadership found that eight emotional intelligence factors measured by the EQ-i could predict high leadership performance 80% of the time. 2) A study by Telecom New Zealand found that EQ-i scores accounted for 48% of what differentiated high and low performing leaders in the organization. 3) A study of school administrators by the Ontario Principals' Council found that leaders with higher EQ-i scores were also perceived as more successful administrators, showing EQ-i scores significantly predict successful school administration.