Τσαφαρακης ΣτελιοςΖερβουδακης ΚωνσταντινοςΧριστοδουλου ΙωαννηςChristodoulou IoannisZervoudakis KonstantinosTsafarakis SteliosΜπαλαμπανης ΚωνσταντινοςBalampanis KonstantinosThis study investigates the concept of emotional leadership and its impact on behavioral traps within organizations. Emotional leadership, rooted in emotional intelligence, emphasizes understanding, managing, and leveraging emotions to inspire and motivate teams. It highlights the importance of soft skills such as empathy, self-awareness, and critical thinking in leadership, contrasting with traditional task-focused leadership models. Emotional leaders create a positive work environment, foster open communication, and build trust, which are crucial in navigating the complexities of modern organizational settings. The study explores how emotional leadership can mitigate various cognitive biases and behavioral traps that hinder effective decision-making. These include groupthink, confirmation bias, anchoring, overconfidence, and the sunk cost fallacy. Emotional leaders promote psychological safety, encouraging diverse viewpoints and critical analysis, which counteracts groupthink and fosters a culture of inclusivity and openness. By being self-aware and empathetic, emotional leaders reduce confirmation bias, enabling more balanced and informed decisions. They also challenge the anchoring effect by fostering mindfulness and encouraging teams to reassess their assumptions continually. Furthermore, emotional leadership addresses overconfidence bias by modeling humility and seeking feedback, thereby promoting realistic self-assessment and critical thinking. It helps teams avoid the sunk cost fallacy by focusing on future opportunities rather than past investments, encouraging adaptability and resilience. Emotional leadership also enhances conflict resolution skills, creating a culture where conflicts are addressed proactively and constructively. The practical implications of this study suggest that incorporating emotional intelligence training in leadership development programs can significantly improve decision-making processes and organizational performance. Emotional leadership builds organizational resilience, adaptability, and a psychologically safe environment that values diversity and continuous learning. These qualities are essential in the dynamic and interconnected world of the information age, where leaders must navigate rapid technological advancements and changing market conditions. In conclusion, emotional leadership is a powerful tool for enhancing decision-making and organizational success. By fostering an environment of empathy, openness, and critical thinking, emotional leaders enable their teams to make more informed, rational, and effective decisions, ultimately driving long-term strategic goals and organizational resilience.http://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/E97A7CA4-B20F-46D2-BAE4-27823E4AB89B10.26233/heallink.tuc.100611engΜΤΙΜ,Master of Technology & Innovation ManagementEmotional intelligenceDecision makingEmotional leadershipEmotional leadership and decision making : How can emotional leadership deal with behavioral traps in decision makingmasterThesis2024Οργάνωση παραγωγής και Μηχανική των κατεργασιώνIndustrial and Manufacturing Engineeringisi - Engineering, Manufacturing covers resources on the conversion of raw materials into end-use products or processed materials. Topics in this category include computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM), computer-aided design (CAD), and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM); design of products, tools, and machines; quality control; scheduling; production; and inventory control.isi - Engineering, Industrial includes resources that focus on engineering systems that integrate people, materials, capital, and equipment to provide products and services. Relevant topics covered in the category include operations research, process engineering, productivity engineering, manufacturing, computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM), industrial economics, and design engineering.Μεταπτυχιακή εργασίαMaster thesisΠολυτεχνείο ΚρήτηςGreek Aggregator OpenArchives.gr | National Documentation Centre (EKT)