( If I complained about the WAY an important message such as this was delivered - what would that that say about my EQ?)ĭid you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? The narrator is not the very best, but unlike other reviewers, I did not find him overly annoying. What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? I found the link between financial success and EQ the most interesting fact. I realise now that as a young person I was quite unintelligent (emotionally) while believing I was quite brilliant (intellectually). Teaching yourself to engage more positively with those around you helps both yourself and others. This is one of the top self-help books I have come across. Where does Emotional Intelligence 2.0 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far? I wish I had access to this info decades ago! What do you think the narrator could have done better?ĭid Emotional Intelligence 2.0 inspire you to do anything? Instead of just reading the experience he reads one (like a woman) in a high pitched voice, then one like an angry man, happy man… it was so bad, so distracting I could not take it anymore. What was most disappointing about Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves ’s story? I would imagine this could be a Pamphlet. There is a ton of "filler" information in this book. There are many numbered lists in this book that would be better if purchased as a printed book. Is there anything you would change about this book? So for her to be more aware of her tone and language would be helpful." There's no context for these statements, like what was said that sounded defensive and what would have been a better alternative. The examples read like generic performance reviews - "she sometimes comes across as defensive or aggressive. Also, the book doesn't provide good illustrative examples where you can picture yourself in those situations and whether you're demonstrating emotional intelligence or not. You're better off selecting a book focused in the area you want to strengthen, such as communication, giving feedback, reading body language, building relationships, making conversations, etc.
However, if you are already aware of your weaknesses and want to improve, you're probably not deficient in emotional intelligence.
If you know you are weak in certain areas (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management), you can practice the strategies in those chapters.
Most people can't objectively rate their own behaviors and performance. Then based on your responses, you are directed to certain strategies in the book, like practice the art of listening and catch the mood of the room. You rate yourself on a list of statements, like whether you can be counted on, handle stress well, get along with others, and handle conflict effectively.
After purchasing the book, you are given a code to take the emotional intelligence appraisal test online. "This book can drastically change the way you think about success.read it twice." - Patrick Lencioni, author, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Covey, author, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Research shows convincingly that EQ is more important than IQ." - Stephen R.
"Gives abundant, practical findings and insights with emphasis on how to develop EQ. “A fast read with compelling anecdotes and good context in which to understand and improve.” - Newsweek “ Emotional Intelligence 2.0 succinctly explains how to deal with emotions creatively and employ our intelligence in a beneficial way.” - The Dalai Lama But knowing what EQ is and knowing how to use it to improve your life are two very different things.Įmotional Intelligence 2.0 delivers a step-by-step program for increasing your EQ via four, core EQ skills that enable you to achieve your fullest potential:Įmotional Intelligence 2.0 is a book with a single purpose - increasing your EQ. In today's fast-paced world of competitive workplaces and turbulent economic conditions, each of us is searching for effective tools that can help us to manage, adapt, and strike out ahead of the pack.īy now, emotional intelligence (EQ) needs little introduction - it’s no secret that EQ is critical to your success.