Authors:
M. N. Aishwarya Anandavalli, S. Antony Raj

Addresses:
Department of Commerce, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Abstract:

This study empirically examines the “Six Seconds Model” of Emotional Intelligence, specifically testing the sequential relationship between its three core pursuits: Know Yourself (Awareness), Choose Yourself (Self-Management), and Give Yourself (Purpose). The research aims to validate whether self-management acts as a mediating mechanism that transforms emotional awareness into purposeful action. A quantitative research design was employed using a cross-sectional survey of 350 working professionals across various industries. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was used to assess the measurement model and test the hypothesised mediation effects. The model demonstrated excellent fit (chi2 p > 0.05, RMSEA = 0.000). The results confirmed a partial mediation effect: While Know Yourself has a strong direct effect on Give Yourself (beta = 0.41), Choose Yourself serves as a significant mediating variable (beta = 0.36) linking awareness to purpose. This study provides statistical validation for the “process” view of emotional intelligence, moving beyond static trait-based assessments. It empirically demonstrates that self-awareness alone is often insufficient for purposeful leadership without the regulatory “engine” of self-management. The findings suggest that Learning and Development (L&D) interventions should prioritise “Choose” competencies, specifically consequential thinking and emotion regulation, to bridge the gap between employee self-awareness and organisational purpose effectively.

Keywords: Emotional Intelligence; Six Seconds Model; Self-Management; Leadership Development; Structural Equation Modeling; Organizational Purpose; Effective Leadership.

Received on: 12/06/2025, Revised on: 25/08/2025, Accepted on: 10/09/2025, Published on: 03/03/2026

DOI: 10.69888/FTSPS.2026.000654

FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Psychology Sequence, 2026 Vol. 1 No. 1, Pages: 1-9

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