from Kronomlo

Even though this book came out in 1995, it's still pretty relevant. What would be interesting if the author wrote an updated version of this, using all the new data from neuroscience research, biology, psychology, and so on, to reinforce what he talked about in the original. The most interesting ...

from Cheryl_in_CC_NV

Pretty good. A little incomplete, because so much research has been done since, but more careful, plausible, and ultimately 'right' than the other related books I've been reading recently. I particularly appreciate the many times he says probably" and "might" and "often" - even the subtitle has t...

from thealtereggo

I decided to read this book after it had been recommended to me by my boss. He has been trying to increase his own "EQ" to improve his performance as a manager and local business owner. I generally don't read a lot of non-fiction, so this book took me a bit longer to read than I had planned. It w...

from sheherazahde

Well it's a great idea, but it's not "self help" he gives no solution to the problem! Luckily I found a couple of books that do have solutions: "Crucial Conversations" and "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Dummies". Both teach the skills you need if you don't have natural "emotional intelligence"

from bordercollie

Emotional intelligence, rather than IQ, determines people's success in life. That said, the author for 300 pages defines and illustrates instances of emotional intelligence, or lack of it. He describes passion's slaves: angry, anxious, depressed, and repressed people, and the master aptitude: imp...