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Very good detail to break the general assumption that emotional intelligence is IQ. Brings awareness to what it is, the myths, the facts and how to improve flexibility and growth.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Very good detail to break the general assumption that emotional intelligence is IQ. Brings awareness to what it is, the myths, the facts and how to improve flexibility and growth.I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Very well written and eye opening. Definitely worth the read.
Very well written and eye opening. Definitely worth the read.
Written with rich metaphorical insights, this work explores personal, professional, and social interactions from an emotional intelligence perspective. The intellectual discourse demonstrated in this text is profoundly instrumental in providing clarity while promoting a discussion for diverse learners, including, but not limited to, the academic classroom to the corporate boardroom. The content provides a step-by-step guide that challenges readers to not only look from an intropersonal perspective, but also from a more humanitarian point of view. This book is highly intelligent, intellectually engaging, and profoundly relevant in today's world.
Written with rich metaphorical insights, this work explores personal, professional, and social interactions from an emotional intelligence perspective. The intellectual discourse demonstrated in this text is profoundly instrumental in providing clarity while promoting a discussion for diverse learners, including, but not limited to, the academic classroom to the corporate boardroom. The content provides a step-by-step guide that challenges readers to not only look from an intropersonal perspective, but also from a more humanitarian point of view. This book is highly intelligent, intellectually engaging, and profoundly relevant in today's world.
This is a really nice and easy read that still has enough depth to make you introspective. The author outlines sections and concepts very well. I would gift this book to anyone having a tough time socially or maybe even in grief.
I really enjoyed this book! It's an awesome resource for delving into emotional Intelligence; its basically a road map for life, giving you loads of tried and true strategies for enhancing your own emotional intelligence leading to stronger personal and professional relationships.
I really enjoyed this book! It's an awesome resource for delving into emotional Intelligence; its basically a road map for life, giving you loads of tried and true strategies for enhancing your own emotional intelligence leading to stronger personal and professional relationships.
This is a really nice and easy read that still has enough depth to make you introspective. The author outlines sections and concepts very well. I would gift this book to anyone having a tough time socially or maybe even in grief.
Everyone should read this book. Where there are people, there will be problems — it's unavoidable. So why not equip yourself to handle them with wisdom and grace?
Everyone should read this book. Where there are people, there will be problems — it's unavoidable. So why not equip yourself to handle them with wisdom and grace?
After reading, it makes sense how some managers are successful and others are not. This book hit in a way most leadership books don’t. There is a real, down-to-earth way to explain the terms. It gives real tools for navigating relationships, work stress, and even your own internal stuff. I liked how the five pillars of EQ were broken down into digestible pieces without sounding like a textbook.It got a little heavy on examples at times. If you're looking to be a better leader or just want to feel more in control of your reactions, this book is a smart move.
After reading, it makes sense how some managers are successful and others are not. This book hit in a way most leadership books don’t. There is a real, down-to-earth way to explain the terms. It gives real tools for navigating relationships, work stress, and even your own internal stuff. I liked how the five pillars of EQ were broken down into digestible pieces without sounding like a textbook.It got a little heavy on examples at times. If you're looking to be a better leader or just want to feel more in control of your reactions, this book is a smart move.
Do you wonder why some leaders are successful and other managers are unsuccessful? Do you want some tips on how to better connect with people? Do you believe in the super power of empathy? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to get this book ASAP!
Do you wonder why some leaders are successful and other managers are unsuccessful? Do you want some tips on how to better connect with people? Do you believe in the super power of empathy? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to get this book ASAP!
I'm always interested in learning more about emotional intelligence so I can be better equipped to handle personal and professional relationships. I really like this book because it was easy to read (due to the formatting) and was jam packed full of good information including things I already knew but a lot of things I didn't know. Now I am more emotionally intelligent thanks to this book!
I'm always interested in learning more about emotional intelligence so I can be better equipped to handle personal and professional relationships. I really like this book because it was easy to read (due to the formatting) and was jam packed full of good information including things I already knew but a lot of things I didn't know. Now I am more emotionally intelligent thanks to this book!
This book goes over the keys of building emotional intelligence. It gives case studies and underscores the importance of listening and speaking authentically.
This book goes over the keys of building emotional intelligence. It gives case studies and underscores the importance of listening and speaking authentically.
This one hit in a way most leadership books don’t. It doesn’t just throw buzzwords at you. It gives real tools for navigating relationships, work stress, and even your own internal stuff. What really worked for me was how clearly it broke down the five pillars of EQ without sounding like a textbook. The empathy and communication parts? Super practical.It got a little heavy on examples at times, but the message stayed clear. If you're looking to get better at handling people or just want to feel more in control of your reactions, this book is a smart move. Practical, clear, and surprisingly grounded.
This one hit in a way most leadership books don’t. It doesn’t just throw buzzwords at you. It gives real tools for navigating relationships, work stress, and even your own internal stuff. What really worked for me was how clearly it broke down the five pillars of EQ without sounding like a textbook. The empathy and communication parts? Super practical.It got a little heavy on examples at times, but the message stayed clear. If you're looking to get better at handling people or just want to feel more in control of your reactions, this book is a smart move. Practical, clear, and surprisingly grounded.
I really enjoyed this book because it has great balance between explanation and practical exercices that I can put in place in my everyday life. I felt that my active listening and assertiveness have already improved which is important for my carrer. I recommend this book for anyone wanted to become a better leader !
I really enjoyed this book because it has great balance between explanation and practical exercices that I can put in place in my everyday life. I felt that my active listening and assertiveness have already improved which is important for my carrer. I recommend this book for anyone wanted to become a better leader !
Great book on tackling our mental health but mentioning aspects to work on like self reflection, mindfulness with tools like journaling which help one further go inward to assessing one's emotion. An essential book on the road to self discovery to be a better friend, individual or leader!
Great book on tackling our mental health but mentioning aspects to work on like self reflection, mindfulness with tools like journaling which help one further go inward to assessing one's emotion. An essential book on the road to self discovery to be a better friend, individual or leader!
This book first of all argues people overrate IQ and underrate EQ (their Emotional Quotient) in whether they succeed or fail. In chapters on self-regulation, developing empathy, building communication skills strengthening relationships, and building better leadership skills, the author creates a self-training manual for improving your life and meeting your goals. A really useful tool for anyone.
This book first of all argues people overrate IQ and underrate EQ (their Emotional Quotient) in whether they succeed or fail. In chapters on self-regulation, developing empathy, building communication skills strengthening relationships, and building better leadership skills, the author creates a self-training manual for improving your life and meeting your goals. A really useful tool for anyone.
The book is a good entry book into emotional intelligence. It provides actionable tips on emotional control and the exercises that's come along with it are quite effective. The book touches on how one can communicate effectively and building of strong relationships. One critical point is that the case studies appears to be AI generated as it's too abstract. So I'm not sure if it's a real case or not.