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Summary: Emotional Intelligence
Review: Although this book has some interesting information, I prefer the properly researched version of Emotional Intelligence by the originator of Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman, Ph.D.
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Summary: Challenging the Status Quo
Review: This book is more than just a 'self help' book but rather a challenge to the conservative, older mind-sets of intelligence. The basis of what is intelligent needs to be changed and the authors of this book provide a good argument. They accurately portrays a society that stresses I.Q. tests as the ultimate measure of intelligence. However what's more important, doing well on exams or being able to communicate effectively with others? If you have an open mind, and enjoy a different point of view, this book is a great read!
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Summary: More than just a look in the mirror
Review: No matter how smart or talented one may be, if you haven't "Emotional Intelligence" you might be going around and around in circles in your life and career. After reading this book I saw my cognitive and emotional self in a more brilliant and harmonious light. One is not less than the other. And as much as we worship cognitive I.Q. I've come to see my emotional I.Q. as the rudder of my boat. One great thought came out of this book, which I've passed on to many people, and it goes like this: "I am responsible for how I approach and respond to all situations, regardless." Just because you're a jerk to me doesn't justify my being a jerk to you. If we're both being jerks or screaming at one another, who's in control? nobody! The one who remains calm and collect has maintained control over the situation as well as his self-respect.
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Summary: A Keeper
Review: Reading some of the other reviews I begin to wonder if the negative reviewers even read the book at all? How could interpersonal skills and emotional management NOT matter? The authors do not state that IQ is irrelevant, they simply point out that to succeed 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 the authors are correct in stating that a person with average intelligence and good people skills will go farther than a person with high intelligence and no ability to lead others effectively. And what is with these reviews and the abstract phrases? Does that help prove your point? I think not. Especially when you think Einstein was someone low in emotional intelligence. Have you read any of his stuff? Definitely not someone who was kicked out of school in the 5th grade because of a low EQ. Well, those comments are really all sounding the same. Probably just someone with a bone to pick...
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Summary: Just great
Review: I was pleased with the many different topics the book spanned that I hadn't seen clearly explained other places. Emotional intelligence has something to offer for everyone, from every walk of life. If you read this book and apply Drs. Bradberry and Greaves "secrets," your life is going to improve--I betcha!
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Summary: My Review
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: Oh please!
Review: 128 pp with huge text does make it a quick read. But, please, this is more about marketing someone's business than anything else. Caveat emptor.
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Summary: It worked for me
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book and also found it really useful in helping me understand and improve my everyday interactions with the rest of the world. In some ways I was the ideal reader - strong in academic abilities, with a willingness to be convinced by reasonable argument, but less than completely successful in my relationships with other people.
I liked the way the authors approached the subject systematically rather than the "just do this and you'll be a superstar" con that is often seen in so-called self help books. Some of the points made about successful behaviour may seem obvious to some readers, but the authors understand that millions of people have problems precisely because they have failed for years to grasp these very basic points.
The book also has substance despite its length. Compare this with titles such as "Men are from Mars etc", the substance of which at best should have been confined to no more than a single magazine article. I liked the writing style - covering the basics without being patronising, and being sufficiently rigorous without being boring - but most of all I judge the book as a success in educating me in a set of basic principles that may well enable me to lead a happier life. Now that's value for money at any price.
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Summary: Emotional expose
Review: A solid book which reveals why we react the way we do to different situations. After reading it, I am now able to take a moment to understand why I react or why I shouldnt react . A smooth read. written in such a way that kept me interested--even through the descriptions of the brain's mechanisms are boring to read in other books.
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Summary: Unique twist
Review: One of the best of hundreds of books I have read over the years on the "how-to" of personal excellence. The only one with a new twist, taking a test on-line to discover your strengths and learn new skills.
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