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Summary: Interesting
Review: This book describes how emotional intelligence is the key to a healthy, happy life, and a healthy, functional society. Goleman describes how most of the societal ills present in America today are caused by emotional illiteracy, and how we can slowly and gradually solve these problems by raising the emotional intelligence among all of us.
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Summary: Emotional Intelligence
Review: Anyone over the age of thirty soon comes to realize that what was taught in school is not necessarily all there is to know in life. Consequently, the smartest people, the ones who always got A's in school, don't always end up being the most successful. Ultimately, a high IQ is not the most important factor when one encounters the real world. In this respect, Goleman has hit upon a concept which deserves much more attention. The brain is a mysterious entity. No one knows exactly how it works. Certain things are known however. The brain is divided into certain sections, each controlling various aspects of behavior. On the other hand, it is a single entity. Intelligence, or what we call IQ is only a small aspect of the total human being. Emotions have long been labeled as inferior to intelligence. Over the past 2,000 years, a cultivated person has been defined as one who is logical, rational and thoughtful. Goleman dispels this notion however and insists that to a large extent, emotional intelligence determines how successful we become as human beings. Feelings, inner motivations and personal relationships are more important than the ability to spell or recite poetry. This fact has major implications, especially for our educational system. Of course, the three R's are important, but the ability to deal with individuals and groups is just as important. We worry about intellectual illiteracy but don't pay much heed to emotional illiteracy. Schools can only do so much, however. In the end, it boils down to the family, and with the family in such disarray, one wonders if this, in itself, is not the underlying problem. Emotional Intelligence is a monumental work.
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Summary: I like this book.
Review: Reading some of the other reviews I begin to wonder if the reviewers even read the book at all. How could interpersonal skills and emotional managment NOT matter? The author doen't state that iq doesn't matter, he simply points out that to suceed in the world you need more than just pure reason. I think the ideal is a person with both high intelligence and great interpersonal skills such as someone like Carl sagan, but I think he is correct in stating that a person with average intelligence and good people skills will go farther than a person with high intelligence and no ablity to lead others effecivly. And what is with these reviews attempting to link the supposed poor conditions of the schools and the idea's in this book? Are School shootings happening because the schools are teaching to many anger mangement courses? Please! Why in the world would you believe that teaching emotional management skills will increase the crime rate in public schools? They haven't been teaching this in schools at all and that is part of the problem. All in all this is a very thoughtful and interesting book.
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Summary: Working with Emotional Intelligence
Review: I agree with Daniel Goleman in his assessment that Emotional Intelligence plays a far greater role in determining success than does IQ. This book really touches on what it takes to be successful in a work environment. I would recommend all CEO's, executives and especially human resource professionals read Working with Emotional Intelligence. It will assist in confirming that all companies need to develop behavioral, or in this case, Emotional Intelligence models of successful workers in all positions. My company uses a tool, Zero Risk Hiring System, to measure emotional intelligence to define success profiles and to hire people who possess these thinking skill sets. I can't say enough how this book will lead you to rethinking your personnel management paradigms.
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Summary: Somewhat Useless
Review: I found some of what he said intriguing. I agree with his assertion that "emotional intelligence" is more important than IQ, but there seems very little realistic chance in improving your EQ if you weren't born with it. (Goleman certainly doesn't present any good ideas on how). Goleman seems somewhat unsophisticated in his view of how people can improve their EQ. Read Howard Gardner. His books are much more substantial, providing better analysis and more complex, viable solutions.
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Summary: Prerequisite for procreation
Review: I firmly believe that people should not be allowed to have children without reading this exploration into how the human emotional structure can effect and even overtake the intellectual aspects of the human mind is amazing. Really sets forth the thesis that perhaps intellect isn't the only or best indicator of success, and certainly not the main determinant of who will be happy later in life.
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Summary: Worth the trouble to read.
Review: Although, i couldn't find any reference to Seymour Epstein ("You're Smarter Than You Think"1992) whom Goleman wrote about once in the New York Times for his theory of "a second kind of intelligence", this is still a GREAT READ. Definately deserves to be on the best seller's list.
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Summary: enlightening
Review: I found the best way to obtain the answers to my questions was to pick up and read this book as and when required. I was able to pick and choose sections and chapters relating to the areas I needed more information on and didn`t let myself get bogged down by details that were irrelevant to my current quest. I was surprised by the tone of some of the other reviews and felt I had to put a calmer feeling forward. After all, nothing is set in tablets of stone, these are still words in a book and you can still think for yourself about how you wish to deal with the information provided. I am a Chartered Physiotherapist and I work with animals and people and found the information useful for all aspects of my work as well as my social life.
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Summary: Excellent book for self improvement
Review: Dear Readers, I suggest this book to improve self. I found it very effective and practical. I feel that everyone of you will prosper after going through this book. Thanx & regards, Bijesh
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Summary: I highly recommend this book to parents and educators.
Review: Goleman's book successfully educates the reader on the importance of emotional intelligence and provides some insight into how our society has gone wrong in raising our children. Everyone knows someone who is book smart but doesn't seem to possess common sense. Despite their intelligence they lack the skills needed to have successful relationships and a happy life. Goleman defines these skills in a succinct way so we can finally define what it means to be intelligent. Goleman proposes that we can instill this emotional intelligence in our children and provides the information needed to do so. The violence that has erupted in our schools is top of mind in both educators and parents. This book is highly insightful for those searching for the answers. It explains why youth are more depressed, violent and aggressive than ever. Goleman spends a chapter explaining how emotional literacy can be integrated into our schools. He proposes that these programs will get to the root of our nation's problem and provide the long-term results that we so desperately need. I highly recommend this book to parents and educators and anyone else who thinks we as a society can do a better job raising our children.
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