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Influences of emotional intelligence on resilience in the South African entrepreneurial sector: a systematic literature review

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  • Monument Thulani Bongani Makhanya

    (University of Zululand)

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The South African entrepreneurial sector is essential to the country's economic growth, job creation, and innovation. South African entrepreneurs encounter competitive business environment, limited resources, and socioeconomic gaps. Building resilience is critical for them to overcome challenges, adapt to change, and sustain their businesses in the face of adversity. This paper aims to explore the connection between resilience and emotional intelligence in the context of South African entrepreneurship. A systematic literature review and text analysis was carried out. This systematic literature analysis analysed 37 peer-reviewed sources that explored the impact of emotional intelligence on resilience in the South African entrepreneurial sector. Textual analysis was used to discover themes, patterns, and implications for increasing entrepreneurial resilience. Inclusion criteria included English-language research published during the last decade that focused on emotional intelligence and resilience in entrepreneurship. Non-peer-reviewed papers, grey literature, and those that did not directly address the South African context were excluded. Key findings show that emotionally intelligent leaders are better able to manage stress, build trusted relationships, and adjust to changing circumstances, which improves corporate results and ensures sustainability in a changing economic climate. This paper concludes that emotional intelligence is critical in determining the resilience and success of entrepreneurs in the South African entrepreneurial sector. Recommendations stemming from the results encompass integrating emotional intelligence training courses into entrepreneurial curricula, cultivating a nurturing and emotionally astute workplace, and encouraging self-awareness and emotional regulation proficiencies among prospective and established entrepreneurs in South Africa. Key Words:Entrepreneurship, emotional intelligence, resilience, self-awareness, competitive business ventures

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  • Monument Thulani Bongani Makhanya, 2024. "Influences of emotional intelligence on resilience in the South African entrepreneurial sector: a systematic literature review," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 13(7), pages 131-141, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:13:y:2024:i:7:p:131-141
    DOI: 10.20525/ijrbs.v13i7.3617
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    1. Christine Lewis & Boingotlo Gasealahwe, 2017. "Lowering barriers to entrepreneurship and promoting small business growth in South Africa," OECD Economics Department Working Papers 1449, OECD Publishing.
    2. Maha Aly & David B. Audretsch & Heike Grimm, 2021. "Emotional skills for entrepreneurial success: the promise of entrepreneurship education and policy," The Journal of Technology Transfer, Springer, vol. 46(5), pages 1611-1629, October.
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