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- How to define "emotional intelligence;"
- How developing your emotional intelligence contributes to your success in life
- How managers can use emotional intelligence to improve group performance
Why you should read Emotional Intelligence
In this seminal work, Daniel Goleman introduced millions of readers to the concept of emotional intelligence - the amalgamation of psychological skills and traits that he claims accounts for 80% of life success. Skills like self-awareness and self-motivation are instilled (or destroyed) in childhood, but Goleman claims that adults still can learn and apply them. This book is at its best when Goleman makes his overall case for emotional intelligence, including its sound biological underpinning. Although the later sections on real-world applications are not as insightful as the earlier sections, getAbstract strongly recommends this important book, which is relevant not only to business, but to life itself.
About the Author
Daniel Goleman, Ph.D., covers the behavioral sciences for the New York Times. He taught at Harvard and was formerly editor of Psychology Today. His other books include: Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships, Working with Emotional Intelligence and The Meditative Mind. He is the co-author of The Creative Spirit.
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| Chad Newton | January 23, 2012 |
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Dr. Goleman's seminal work provides an exploration on the theory of emotional intelligence and self-control. The book aligns with Nathaniel Branden's work on self-esteem and Maslow's top level of the hierarchy of needs. Dr. Goleman also provides comparisons across professions and contexts. |
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