Summary
Daniel Goleman: Emotional Intelligence
Is IQ destiny? Not nearly as much as we think. Goleman's landmark international bestseller argues that our view of human intelligence is too narrow and ignores a crucial range of abilities that have a major impact on how we navigate life. Now, a decade after the book was first published, the term "emotional intelligence" has become part of our everyday language.
Presenting groundbreaking research on the brain and behavior, Goleman highlights the factors that cause people with high IQs to falter, while those with modest IQs achieve surprisingly well. These factors, which include self-awareness, self-discipline and empathy, contribute to intelligence in a different way - and are not given at birth. Although shaped by childhood experiences, emotional intelligence can be nurtured and strengthened throughout adulthood—with immediate benefits for our health, relationships, and work.
With new information brought to us by the latest research, this 10th anniversary edition offers a significant update of the emotional intelligence model and answers the key questions Goleman raised in his lectures around the world. The new section also points readers to the best resources in the growing field of emotional intelligence research.
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