AbstractAppendix A. In the 21st century, it is insufficient to only possess high cognitive intelligence. More and more emphasis is put on the ability of managers to analyze their inner feelings, realize their own manifestation of emotions, as well as their strong will ability to have strong will. This paper deals with emotional intelligence, which we consider to be an important component of a manager's competence. We present the results of our own research, focus on the analysis of levels of emotional intelligence of managers, according to Goleman's domains of emotional intelligence. The research was carried out within the project VEGA 1/0527/14.