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Emotional Intelligence

Why It Can Matter More Than IQ

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Emotional Intelligence

By: Daniel Goleman
Narrated by: Daniel Goleman
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About this listen

 Is IQ destiny? Not nearly as much as we think. This fascinating and persuasive program argues that our view of human intelligence is far too narrow, ignoring a crucial range of abilities that matter immensely in terms of how we do in life. Drawing on groundbreaking brain and behavioral research, Daniel Goleman shows the factors at work when people of high IQ flounder and those of modest IQ do well. These factors add up to a different way of being smart, one he terms "emotional intelligence". This includes self-awareness and impulse control, persistence, zeal, and self-motivation, empathy and social deftness.

These are the qualities that mark people who excel in life, whose relationships flourish, who are stars in the workplace. Lack of emotional intelligence can sabotage the intellect and ruin careers. Perhaps the greatest toll is on children, for whom risks include depression, eating disorders, unwanted pregnancies, aggressiveness, and crime. But the news is hopeful. Emotional intelligence is not fixed at birth, and the author shows how its vital qualities can be nurtured and strengthened in all of us. And because the emotional lessons a child learns actually sculpt the brain's circuitry, he provides guidance as to how parents and schools can best use this window of opportunity in childhood. The message of this eye-opening program is one we must take to heart: the true "bell-curve" for a democracy must measure emotional intelligence.

©1995 by Daniel Goleman (P)1995 Audio Renaissance, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishers, LLC. Emotions Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Mental Health Health Leadership Human Brain Compassion Substance abuse

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Critic reviews

"An intriguing and practical guide to emotional mastery." (Publishers Weekly)
"Excellent research, clear writing, and a fluid abridgment will please both the casual and serious student of how people combine emotions and thinking in daily functioning." (AudioFile)
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Simple, eloquent and easy to understand.
I have listened to this program three time in the space of two weeks.
It has helped me to at the very least, recognise, that when life’s “provocations” turn up, that’s an opportunity to ‘rise with the tide’

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Everyone can learn from this book, in personal, professional and family life. Will definately be change a few things!

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Good content but it’s not structured well. It jumps from one topic to a different one which makes it hard to remember the previous points...

Disorganised

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A convincing argument for the benefits of teaching emotional intelligence and it's positive affects on all aspects of life. It conveys what EI actually is, and has inspired some conversations with my children about how they are feeling and I am chomping at the bit to teach them more; I am now looking for more of a 'how to' book with practical exercises to use on my children. One will especially benefit from it more than the other, who is more naturally in tune with others' feelings and always has been. I now have a lot more hope for the other one!

Brilliant!

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What can I say? Great book absolutely recommended for those on their personal development journey. This is possibly the greatest starting point for becoming a better version of yourself.

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