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Emotional Intelligence

By Daniel Goleman

Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. Bantam Books, 1995.

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A brief summary of Emotional Intelligence

Covers the groundbreaking theory, backed by medical and psychological research, that emotional intelligence is even more important than a high IQ. It can be taught, trained, and improved upon throughout our lives.

Key insights in Emotional Intelligence

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What do you get from this book? Learn to manage your emotions, find balance, and achieve success
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Rational intelligence will never be as powerful as emotional intelligence, but the two can complement each other
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IQ scores can’t predict the future; becoming self-aware is our greatest chance for success
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Stabilizing your emotions and thinking positively is key to living a productive life
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Emotion isn’t just about telling people how you feel—empathy and social intelligence both play a part
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Men and women have different emotional realities that start at birth and carry over into marriage and work
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The mind-body connection affects our physical health; parenting styles affect our emotional health
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Brain function is crucial to creating, developing, and changing our dispositions for the better
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Emotional “illiteracy” is responsible for bullies and crime, but schools are working to change that
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Who should read Emotional Intelligence

Parents • teachers • sociologists • psychologists • anyone who wants to improve their chances of success by managing their emotions

About the author of Emotional Intelligence

Bestselling author, journalist, and psychologist Daniel Goleman is a former staff writer for The New York Times. He has spent his professional career researching, writing, and advancing new theories on issues such as intelligence, creativity, self-deception, and meditation. He is a two-time Pulitzer Prize nominee and was granted the American Psychological Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

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