Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ 25th Anniversary edition by Daniel Goleman. As a science journalist Daniel reports on brain and behavioral sciences for The New York Times.
Daniel is a co-founder of the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning. Originally at the Yale Child Studies Center, it is now at the University of Illinois at Chicago. In addition, he currently co-directs the Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations at Rutgers University.
Daniel is recognized with the Washburn Award for science journalism. The American Psychological Association awarded Daniel a Lifetime Career Award. Furthermore, Daniel is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
In addition, he has also organized a series of intensive conversations between the Dalai Lama and scientists, which resulted in the books Healthy Emotions, and Destructive Emotions.
Initially published in 1995, this book was on The New York Times bestseller list for almost two years, selling over five million copies in 40 languages. The Harvard Business Review has called Emotional Intelligence “a revolutionary, paradigm-shattering idea.” In addition, his article “What Makes a Leader” is one of ten “must-read” articles from its pages. His book Focus is also a very interesting and insightful book.
In addition, Emotional Intelligence is one of the 25 “Most Influential Business Management Books” by TIME Magazine. Finally, The Financial Times, Wall Street Journal and Accenture Institute for Strategic Change have listed Daniel among the most influential business thinkers.
Six segments of The Emotional Brain
So, the book is broken into six parts: The Emotional Brain, The Nature of Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence Applied, Windows of Opportunity, and Emotional Literacy. In addition, the 25th Anniversary Edition includes updated insights and reflections. Daniel is also addressing neurological aspects of our emotions as he reveals why we developed anger, stress, joy, fear, among other emotions.
This is certainly a book you quickly realize you should be reading immediately the day it arrives at your local bookstore. Daniel certainly deserves credit for his efforts.
In conclusion, one will certainly understand how the world views this work as making a key contribution to understanding human behavior. Daniel is addressing the evolution of human emotional and rational behavior. At the same time, Gary is also addressing a need to balance our emotions and rationalization.
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