Emotional Intelligence
By Daniel Goleman
Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. Bantam Books, 1995.
Summary of Emotional Intelligence book by Daniel Goleman
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.
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What do you get from this book? Learn to manage your emotions, find balance, and achieve success
Rational intelligence will never be as powerful as emotional intelligence, but the two can complement each other
IQ scores can’t predict the future; becoming self-aware is our greatest chance for success
Stabilizing your emotions and thinking positively is key to living a productive life
Emotion isn’t just about telling people how you feel—empathy and social intelligence both play a part
Men and women have different emotional realities that start at birth and carry over into marriage and work
The mind-body connection affects our physical health; parenting styles affect our emotional health
Brain function is crucial to creating, developing, and changing our dispositions for the better
Emotional “illiteracy” is responsible for bullies and crime, but schools are working to change that
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Who should read Emotional Intelligence book
- sociologists
- psychologists
- anyone who wants to improve their chances of success by managing their emotions
About the author of Emotional Intelligence
Daniel Goleman
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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