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“Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ” by Daniel Goleman
Daniel Goleman's fascinating report from the frontiers of psychology and neuroscience offers us startling new insight into our "two minds" - the rational and the emotional - and how they together shape our destiny. He shows us exactly how the mechanism of an “emotional hijack” - when passion overcomes reason - begins deep within the brain.
“Working with Emotional Intelligence”
by Daniel Goleman
In a book sure to revolutionize how we approach our careers - and how businesses understand their crucial priorities - Daniel Goleman redefines the yardstick for success at work. Drawing upon his unparalleled access to business leaders around the world, as well as on studies conducted in more than 500 organizations, Goleman reveals the skills that distinguish star performers in every field. From entry-level jobs, to top executive positions, the single most important factor is not IQ, advanced degrees, or technical expertise. It is emotional intelligence.
Self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-control; commitment and integrity; the ability to communicate and influence; and the ability to initiate and accept change - Goleman demonstrates that each of these competencies is at a premium in today's job market. The higher up the leadership ladder you go, the more vital all aspects of emotional intelligence become - often determining who is hired and who is fired, who is passed over and who is promoted.
Star performers stand out not only by personal achievement, but also by their capacity to work well on teams and with people. They maximize the group's productivity. Those who are isolated or explosive - unable to manage change or conflict - can be toxic to the entire organization. The good news is, as the latest research into human behavior and brain science proves, we all possess the potential to improve our emotional intelligence - at any stage in our career. Goleman provides specific, scientifically grounded guidelines for cultivating these invaluable capabilities, and explains why so much conventional corporate training is a waste of time. “Primal Leadership: Realizing the Power of Emotional Intelligence” by Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, and Annie McKee
Goleman teams with renowned emotional intelligence researchers Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee to explore the role of emotional intelligence in leadership. Unveiling neuroscientific links between organizational success or failure and "primal leadership," the authors argue that a leader's emotions are contagious. If a leader resonates energy and enthusiasm, an organization thrives; if a leader spreads negativity and dissonance, it flounders. This breakthrough concept charges leaders with driving emotions in the right direction to positively impact both earnings and corporate strategy.
“The Resilience Factor”
by Karen Reivich and Andrew Shatte
A look at the role of resilience in promoting a happy and healthy life introduces seven proven techniques for developing the capacity to cope with the challenges and setbacks of life - from self-criticism and negative self-images, to crises, anxiety and grief. “Learned Optimism”
by Martin Seligman In this groundbreaking national bestseller, Martin E.P. Seligman shows how "flexible optimism” can help you chart a new approach to living. Drawing from more than twenty years of clinical research, Dr. Seligman outlines easy-to-follow techniques that have helped thousands of people rise above pessimism, and the depression that accompanies negative thoughts, to build a rewarding life and lasting happiness. “Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment”
by Martin Seligman In his latest user-friendly road map for human emotion, the author of the best-selling “Learned Optimism” proposes ratcheting the field of psychology to a new level. "Relieving the states that make life miserable... has made building the states that make life worth living less of a priority. The time has finally arrived for a science that seeks to understand positive emotion, build strength and virtue, and provide guideposts for finding what Aristotle called the ‘good life,' " writes Seligman. | 
