Working with Emotional Intelligence

Working with Emotional Intelligence

The Crucial Role of EQ in the Workplace
by Daniel Goleman
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About This Book

Working with Emotional Intelligence (1999) explores how emotional intelligence (EQ) plays a key part in professional success, surpassing cognitive abilities like IQ or technical expertise. It shows that skills like self-awareness, empathy, and social competence are key to career advancement and offers practical insights for anyone looking to enhance their professional life through emotional intelligence.

Who Should Read This?

  • Aspiring leaders who want to enhance their promotion chances by cultivating EQ
  • Managers brushing up on conflict resolution strategies and interpersonal skills
  • HR professionals looking to identify and nurture employees with high EQ levels

About the Author

Daniel Goleman is a renowned psychologist, science journalist, and author, best known for his groundbreaking 1995 book Emotional Intelligence in which he popularized the concept. With a Ph.D. from Harvard, Goleman has written extensively on psychology, neuroscience, and leadership, and has been a major influence in the fields of business and personal development.