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The Emotional Intelligence Advantage: Transform Your Life, Relationships, and Career

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The Emotional Intelligence Advantage book cover by Thrive Collective Publishing. Features abstract profiles and circles in brown and beige tones.

The Emotional Intelligence Advantage: Transform Your Life, Relationships, and Career

$14.99

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The smartest person in the room is rarely the one who wins it.

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The Emotional Intelligence Advantage is the practical EQ guide for adults who want to lead better, relate better, and stop being blindsided by their own reactions. Kimberly Burk Cordova breaks down the four EQ domains in plain language and applies them to the moments that actually matter. Hard conversations, career pivots, difficult relationships, and the moments when reading the room is the entire job.

For mid-career professionals, leaders, partners, and parents who want EQ that holds up under stress, not the version that lives in an HR training module. Part of The Growth Leader Collection.

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d.h.
Nice

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.

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d.h.
Nice

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.

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A.
Great read!

Very well written and eye opening. Definitely worth the read.

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A.
Great read!

Very well written and eye opening. Definitely worth the read.

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J.J.P.
Thought provoking and holistic view of human interaction

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.

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J.J.P.
Thought provoking and holistic view of human interaction

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.

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P.
Nice, easy, introspective

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.

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K.D.
Easy to read with a great conversational tone.

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.

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K.D.
Easy to read with a great conversational tone.

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.

P
P.
Nice, easy, introspective

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.

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Everyone should read this book.

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?

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Everyone should read this book.

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?

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M.M.
Down-to-earth leadership

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.

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M.M.
Down-to-earth leadership

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.

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S.R.
Get it!

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!

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S.R.
Get it!

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!

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C.
I learned a lot from this

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!

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C.
I learned a lot from this

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!

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M.
Cultivating emotional intelligence

This book goes over the keys of building emotional intelligence. It gives case studies and underscores the importance of listening and speaking authentically.

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M.
Cultivating emotional intelligence

This book goes over the keys of building emotional intelligence. It gives case studies and underscores the importance of listening and speaking authentically.

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D.S.K.
A guide to emotions that actually feels useful.

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.

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D.S.K.
A guide to emotions that actually feels useful.

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.

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X.
Great Balance between Science and exercices

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 !

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X.
Great Balance between Science and exercices

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 !

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k.r.
Great introspective insight for mental health!

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!

k
k.r.
Great introspective insight for mental health!

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!

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K.G.
Emotional Intelligence is a Learned Skill, not an Inherent Trait is the Message

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.

K
K.G.
Emotional Intelligence is a Learned Skill, not an Inherent Trait is the Message

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.

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R.
Entry book for Emotional Intelligence

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.

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