Emotional intelligence (EI) has become a key concept in modern management, highlighting the importance of emotional skills for achieving success as a manager. Emotionally intelligent managers are able to establish an emotional connection with team members, motivate them, recognize their needs and effectively resolve conflicts. Emotional intelligence consists of several key components, including self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. In the context of management, emotional intelligence enables managers to better manage their teams, inspire them, encourage creativity and establish a productive and stimulating work environment. Emotionally intelligent managers are often better leaders, who are able to adapt to different situations, motivate their employees and successfully lead the organization through changes. Through continuous development of emotional intelligence, managers can become even more successful in leading teams and achieving organizational goals. Therefore, understanding and applying the principles of emotional intelligence are key to achieving success as a manager in today's dynamic business environment. Empirical research on the level of emotional intelligence among managers was conducted on the example of a tourism company in the operational sector. The research results are presented in tables and graphs. All research data were obtained through a survey. The research tried to establish a connection between emotional intelligence and the success of managers.