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May 27, 2012 Shishir rated it liked it

Good start but over indulged into EQ for various specific conditions (too much detail for me) also little scattered and many facets overlapped and intertwined

Feb 20, 2014 David Roberts rated it really liked it

The book I read to research this post was Emotional Intelligence For Dummies by Steven J Stein which is a very good book which I read at http://safaribooksonline.com

Emotional Intelligence is a form of intelligence that is your ability to empathize with people and read their emotions and adapt accordingly. This is a relatively new branch of psychology and although society tends to measure intelligence in terms of academic performance there are quite a few other branches of intelligence, many of which are often largely. Another example of intelligence is spatial intelligence which is the ability to judge things in relation to your body and often comes into being good at sport. People with a low emotional intelligence are more prone to divorce and problems in general with getting along with people. To a certain extent you can work on and improve emotional intelligence but it is partially innate and is also influenced by childhood experiences, in particular whether or not your parents encouraged you to develop at what you were good at. At one time psychologists thought it was important to experience extreme emotions as part of your development but they think the ability to read emotions in other people is more important. There is a website at http://pearsonassessments.com where you can test your emotional intelligence in various tests. I haven't looked at the site as yet but it is mentioned in the book. A lot of companies use personality tests on potential employees and made big savings in staff turnover. Often a company has to train someone to do a job which costs money and if they can retain that person in that job they are saving money. Also many careers advisory centres use these tests to help people find the right career. I did really enjoy this book & I think it's an interesting topic.

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Dec 26, 2018 Emily P rated it really liked it

Useful guide for understanding Emotional Intelligence. I suggest this for anyone who'd like to learn more about how to interact with different types of people. There are many who are in need of support, but you can better help if you know how to approach each person individually.

I had to read this book for a class, but I believe there's a lot of useful information that just about anyone seeking to strengthen their relationships (work, home or otherwise) could benefit from. Not my usual reading,

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Dec 02, 2020 Roberto Bovina rated it really liked it

Recognizing an emotionally unintelligent person: people with low emotional intelligence have a scarce awareness. They don't realize not being in harmony with their surrounding. They have no idea how to face others. They have no self-control, no social abilities, lack empathy. This kind of person is an enemy for himself. Often, they are unhappy and have no ability to solve their problems. Generally, unintelligent people: become angry, or anxious, without even knowing why. They tend to ignore the Recognizing an emotionally unintelligent person: people with low emotional intelligence have a scarce awareness. They don't realize not being in harmony with their surrounding. They have no idea how to face others. They have no self-control, no social abilities, lack empathy. This kind of person is an enemy for himself. Often, they are unhappy and have no ability to solve their problems. Generally, unintelligent people: become angry, or anxious, without even knowing why. They tend to ignore the impression they make, not understanding other's feelings. They are egocentric, they lose control. They hardly can maintain their relationships.
Emotional Intelligence is centered on the ability to manage your own like other people's emotions. You can be an intelligent person without having emotional awareness, empathy, or social abilities.
Areas and factors of emotional and social intelligence: Interpersonal, self-awareness, independence, self-esteem, empathy, social responsibility, relationships, adaptability, stress management, mood, optimism, happiness. ...more

Jun 16, 2021 Sherry rated it liked it

I listened to this as an audiobook. I think that the Dummies genre is better read in book form so that you can see the examples and skip around easily. The audio book format is a bit boring in the for this content and how it might be best absorbed by the average reader. Now on to the content. This isn't my first book on EI. I didn't get as much from this book as I have with other books on the topic but would be a fine introduction to EI. I listened to this as an audiobook. I think that the Dummies genre is better read in book form so that you can see the examples and skip around easily. The audio book format is a bit boring in the for this content and how it might be best absorbed by the average reader. Now on to the content. This isn't my first book on EI. I didn't get as much from this book as I have with other books on the topic but would be a fine introduction to EI. ...more

Apr 27, 2020 Sally rated it liked it

This book was recommended by a tutor to assist in clinical practice. I feel a lot of the suggestions were geared towards people who were perhaps not from the caring professions and made some sections feel boring as they were basic. Some good exercises and points to muse

Um livro raso (superficial) nível de conceitos, promete mais do que entrega com demasiadas técnicas repetidas para vários exemplos.

Dec 31, 2016 Steve Lourenço rated it really liked it

Good book , to learn more social skills. It gives some solutions if you are a impulsive person and also a lot of tips to solve problems if you are in bad terms with friends and others.

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Generally helpful in understanding emotional intelligence! There was too much detail for my needs, but the author makes it practical for all kinds of situations.

Dec 22, 2014 J. Schmidt rated it it was amazing

This is a very good read on emotional intelligence. Easy to follow, many practical examples and exercises and tons of useful ideas. I have read several other books on EQ/EI including other books by the author. Of course there is a lot of overlap, but every so often there are some new and interesting points. I can recommend this book to people who want a great and easily understandable introduction to EQ. Also, there are interesting chapters on EQ in certain situations (e.g. EQ in the workplace, This is a very good read on emotional intelligence. Easy to follow, many practical examples and exercises and tons of useful ideas. I have read several other books on EQ/EI including other books by the author. Of course there is a lot of overlap, but every so often there are some new and interesting points. I can recommend this book to people who want a great and easily understandable introduction to EQ. Also, there are interesting chapters on EQ in certain situations (e.g. EQ in the workplace, at home, as a parent, in intimate relationships...) ...more

Emotional Intelligence used to be called "Emotional Regulation". It is a good therapy for people who are empaths (like me) or people with PTSD who have anger issues.
It gives some good ideas on how to combat the emotions taking over your life. I learned a lot. Worth the read. Emotional Intelligence used to be called "Emotional Regulation". It is a good therapy for people who are empaths (like me) or people with PTSD who have anger issues.
It gives some good ideas on how to combat the emotions taking over your life. I learned a lot. Worth the read. ...more

Jun 22, 2015 wly rated it it was amazing

Good read on the basics of EI. Personally prefer this to Daniel Goleman's books. Good read on the basics of EI. Personally prefer this to Daniel Goleman's books. ...more