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May 24, 2010
Tamara
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Decent summary of emotional intelligence theory, including the four main aspects: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management.
Provided some good examples, but I would have liked more practical advice about how to put emotional intelligence into play during specific situations.
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Self-awareness includes staying on top of your typical reactions to specific events, challenges and even people. A keen understanding of More...
Provided some good examples, but I would have liked more practical advice about how to put emotional intelligence into play during specific situations.
Useful Quotes:
Self-awareness includes staying on top of your typical reactions to specific events, challenges and even people. A keen understanding of More...
Feb 03, 2010
Rachel
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I guess it's an okay book. I'm really annoyed with my internet connection because it just lost my entire first review, but partially thanks to this book, I'm not throwing a hissy fit. Something I wouldn't have done even if I hadn't read this book. I suppose the book can get a little crpytic at times, especially when it comes to the part about how to manage your colleagues or co-workers blahblah...
They divide emotional intelligence into 4 skills
1) self-management
2) social More...
They divide emotional intelligence into 4 skills
1) self-management
2) social More...
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Apr 14, 2009
getAbstract
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Boost your EQ
If you had to select the person you think is “most likely to succeed,” how would you go about making your choice? According to authors Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves, you’d miss the mark if you based your choice on educational achievement, intelligence or experience. The main criteria, instead, is a set of social skills known as “emotional intelligence (EQ)” that helps people interact effectively. When you’re emotionally intelligent, your emotions work for – not again More...
If you had to select the person you think is “most likely to succeed,” how would you go about making your choice? According to authors Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves, you’d miss the mark if you based your choice on educational achievement, intelligence or experience. The main criteria, instead, is a set of social skills known as “emotional intelligence (EQ)” that helps people interact effectively. When you’re emotionally intelligent, your emotions work for – not again More...
Aug 24, 2010
Dennis
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Sometimes it bodes well to refresh oneself on common sense through a quick book from the self-help shelf. "Emotional Intelligence" more or less reads like a companion guide to a business seminar by corporate human resources experts on improving interpersonal interactions in order to maximize productivity and effectiveness. The concepts about awareness, managing yourself, and bridging those skills into relationships with others is hardly groundbreaking. Still, the universal principle
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Feb 22, 2010
Johnathan
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The book Emotional intelligence is a great motavator for peole that struggle with making the right chocies, I agree that this is a great way to learn tips on how to react when a prolem comes up. It teaches you how to train your brain. When I got this book i thought "what the heck am I reading?" My mother gave me this bookto read and she said that i would learn alot from it and i somewhat did. i say the book is great for people that are in the mix of emotions and don't know what to do.
Oct 13, 2010
Sergey
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A quick and easy read, but not enough substance on how to master one's emotional intelligence. The book explains well what emotional intelligence is, but falls short on the 'how' to overcome low emotional intelligence or improve one's current emotional intelligence. It did spark an interest to explore the authors' other book, Emotional Intelligence Appraisal, however.
Mar 13, 2009
Robert
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I've heard so much about Emotional Intelligence (EQ), so I decided to take a look at it. I have decidedly the emotional response of a caveman so I thought a little self learning might be in order. Good information throughout and definitely made me wanting more, which is I suppose the point of a quickbook.
Jan 17, 2009
Janet
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The Emotional Intelligence Quick Book taught me so much! It's an incredible book that showed me the power of the "other side of smart." Definitely a book I'd recommend to those looking to get ahead at work and get along better with friends and family.
Feb 04, 2012
Nurshafiqa
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does not offer much useful insights to EQ that i have not already know.
to the book's credit, it IS a quick read, perfect for anyone who doesn't wish to go into depth on the subject of emotional intelligence.
to the book's credit, it IS a quick read, perfect for anyone who doesn't wish to go into depth on the subject of emotional intelligence.
Oct 24, 2011
Toni
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Went on and on and on about how important emotional intelligence is, examples of how it is useful, and reminders that it can be learned. But no actual tips for improving your skills.
May 28, 2010
Westerville
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Tamara says, "Decent summary of emotional intelligence theory, including the four main aspects: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management."
Nov 19, 2011
BG
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The book is a very quick read, but didn't give enough practical advice. When I finished the book, I really wasn't sure what I had to do to actually improve my EI.
Nov 28, 2010
Good overall description of Emotional Intelligence. Read again? Need key code to do online test. Talentsmart.com
Sep 25, 2011
Vanessa
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Very good book to make aware of yourself and your environment. Basic concepts of emotional intelligence!
May 16, 2010
travelmel
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This book is pointless, lame, and not at all helpful. WASTE OF TIME.
Dec 20, 2008
Angie
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I'm hoping this will help me learn to breathe. If you interact with people, you would benefit from reading this book. There is always room for improvement.
Jun 21, 2008
Henry
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Great book to get started on the journey of being emotionally intelligent. Yes there are stupid people out there, i was one of them... This is field is a brand new study so not much on the subject (called EQ vs. IQ). I found this to be very helpful.
Aug 09, 2011
A pretty good book on the topic. Definitely helpful for those that are seeking this type of knowledge and personal improvement.
Jun 23, 2008
Jennifer
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Read this for work. Most of it is pretty obvious. No major revelations here. Granted, I still need to take the test...
Jan 28, 2012
I enjoyed the CD's though I have to admit, I did not listen through the appendix which was also read on the last CD.
Jan 28, 2012
Saeid
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A good book that explained emotional intelligence in simple language. The best part was the last section.
Jun 17, 2009
Irfan
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nothing much here..
just a simple introduction..
and a free online EQ test..
its not what im expecting..
just a simple introduction..
and a free online EQ test..
its not what im expecting..
Mar 13, 2011
It was a good quick read that effectively explained Emotional Intelligence.
