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The Emotional Intelligence Quick Book |  | Authors: Travis Bradberry, Jean Greaves
Creator: Patrick Lencioni
Publisher: Fireside
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 70299
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 188
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Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.4 x 1
ISBN: 0743273265
Dewey Decimal Number: 152.4
EAN: 9780743273268
ASIN: 0743273265
Publication Date: June 13, 2005
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First popularized by Daniel Goleman in his book Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ, the concept of emotional intelligence is now widely accepted, not only within the psychological arena, but also, ever-increasingly, within the business world. In The Emotional Intelligence Quick Book, authors Bradberry and Greaves outline techniques anyone can use to achieve goals in an easier and more fulfilling way, improve relationships, enhance health, and become more accomplished in the work force. Starting with a discussion on what emotional intelligence (EQ, for short) is and how it impacts our lives, Bardberry and Greaves then provide readers with instructions for determining their own EQ via the books companion Web site (the passcode for doing so can be found on the inside of the books dust jacket). They also provide a variety of ways readers can increase their EQ and put it to use in their personal and professional lives. Based on research with more than 500,000 people, The Emotional Intelligence Quick Book is exactly that, a quick and easy-to-read resource that empowers readers to master their EQ and more effectively incorporate it into all aspects of their daily lives. Larry Trivieri Jr.
Product Description
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: THE #1 PREDICTOR OF PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS AND PERSONAL EXCELLENCEIn today's fast-paced world of competitive workplaces and chaotic personal lives, each of us is searching for effective tools that can make our schedules, behaviors, and relationships more manageable. The Emotional Intelligence Quickbook shows us how understanding and utilizing emotional intelligence can be the key to exceeding our goals and achieving our fullest potential. Authors Bradberry and Greaves use their years of experience as emotional intelligence researchers, consultants, and speakers to revitalize our current understanding of emotional intelligence. They have combined their latest research on emotional intelligence with a quick, easy-to-use format and cut-to-the-chase information to demonstrate how this other kind of "smart" helps us to decrease our stress, increase our productivity, understand our emotions as they happen, and interact positively with those around us. The Emotional Intelligence Quickbook brings this concept to light in a way that has not been done before -- making EQ practical and easy to apply in every aspect of our daily lives. The Quickbook will help you to: - Engage the four unique areas of EQ: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management
- Increase your EQ through the use of these skill-building techniques
- Apply your EQ at work to develop leadership skills and improve teamwork, making you a better manager and a more desirable employee
- Practice your EQ outside the office environment to benefit your relationships with loved ones, making you a better partner and parent
- Access the link between your EQ and your physical well-being to improve your overall health
- Measure your current EQ through access to the authors' bestselling online Emotional Intelligence Appraisal
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 Emotional Intelligence 2.0 is better July 14, 2009
Roy Lincecum
84 out of 85 found this review helpful
I loved this book when it came out in 2004 because it was the best thing out there on emotional intelligence. A rare book that only teaches you what you need to know without unnecessary filler.
HOWEVER, the same authors have a new book, Emotional Intelligence 2.0, that is far superior to this one. Emotional Intelligence 2.0 follows the same quick format in its overview of EQ, but then it shows you step-by-step how to increase YOUR EQ. It also includes a new edition of the author's emotional intelligence test that is superior. And, finally, Emotional Intelligence 2.0 is much cheaper than this one!
Boost your EQ April 14, 2009
Rolf Dobelli (Switzerland)
If you had to select the person you think is "most likely to succeed," how would you go about making your choice? According to authors Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves, you'd miss the mark if you based your choice on educational achievement, intelligence or experience. The main criteria, instead, is a set of social skills known as "emotional intelligence (EQ)" that helps people interact effectively. When you're emotionally intelligent, your emotions work for - not against - you, and you are respectful and mindful of other peoples' feelings. Even the most emotionally challenged people can boost their EQs by practicing the skills this book outlines. It offers specific examples of how to bring emotional intelligence to bear in a variety of situations at home and at work. getAbstract recommends this book to those who want to use emotional intelligence effectively.
 Good Concept, but Lacking Methods for Increasing Your Emotional Intelligence April 1, 2009
Jktan (PA USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Hardly anyone is new to the idea of emotions or controlling one's emotions, however the categorization the authors use of emotional intelligence is useful as a tool for analyzing one's strengths and weaknesses in using one's emotions. The categorization has as four parts: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management. This is the biggest takeaway of the book. The rest of it is clarification or examples of what each category includes and how its important in personal situations.
I have benefited from seeing people's behaviors through the lens of EQ. It helps explain not only my emotional strengths/weaknesses but also where other people have developed their emotional skills and where they are lacking.
I only give it 3 stars because as useful as the categorization of emotional intelligence is (emotional intelligence really a misnomer, should be called emotional skill), there is no practical method for improving one's EQ provided by the book. The book itself is a quick read and doesn't go into much depth. Take the online assessment -- the questions themselves are useful in understanding what is considered high emotional intelligence. By the end, you'll know what EQ is, you'll know how to identify it, but in terms of improving your own EQ, this book leaves you to your own devices. Then again, knowing is half the battle. YMMV.
Greater understanding March 30, 2009
Gary L. Bobo
Just a GEM, of understanding the process the mind has. This book will truly lead anyone who leads, coachs, and simply interacts with people to a better understanding of people. Again thanks Travis and Jean keep them coming.
G.
 Halfway There March 21, 2009
Michael O. (NJ, USA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
The Good: Assuming the information is accurate, the book does an excellent job in defining Emotional Intelligence, laying out its relevance and, convincing the reader of the need to develop emotional intelligence skills.
The Bad: Perhaps the most important section of the book, that is, the development of one's emotional intelligence skill seems to boil down to: "try to identify emotions and, then use them in a healthy way." After all the time spent convincing the reader that emotional intelligence is trainable, you would think they would have established a good, concrete, working plan that a reader could easily and definitively follow.
Recommendation: Get it if you need a crash course in what emotional intelligence is, because this is where the books excels. However, even for this purpose, I would recommend borrowing it or just reading it in-store.
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