Executive EQ

by Robert K. Cooper, Ayman Sawaf

In recent years there has been a number of research studies and management reports showing connections between various competencies of emotional intelligence and bottom-line business results. These include significant gains in revenue, productivity, innovation, teamwork and profitability. Cost savings, reduced cycle time, greater market share, and increased trust, loyalty and commitment from co-workers, employees, customers and clients are further proven benefits. Many people are beginning to realize that simply being blessed with a high IQ does not guarantee a path to career success. Emotional Intelligence, or EQ, is equally, perhaps even more important. Knowing one's own emotions and controlling them, recognizing and understanding emotions in others and self-motivation are the key dimensions of EQ. This practical book aims to show you how to develop and apply EQ in your workplace. It includes an EQ map for self-assessment.

Genres: Business, Leadership, Management, Self Help, Nonfiction, Psychology

Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Goodnews · Rating 5 out of 5]

I find congruence between what the book offers on Executive EQ, and what we offer in our Executive Development programs for individuals and teams, as well as organisation-wide large scale change programs. It is my recommendation that this book forms part of required reading by all executives that seek to create highly competitive and transformed organisations. Our own socio-political, and economic challenges in South Africa, require that we have in our midst, abundance of high levels of Executive EQ, to create a highly competitive nation.Executive EQ

[Fred · Rating 2 out of 5]

Recognize and respect emotional distance. Keep renewing yourself.

[Dmytro · Rating 2 out of 5]

The low rating is mainly because the book is quite old. There have been newer books which are better and summarize the topic better.

[Hyp Jeusson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Een te dik boek (350 blz.) om abstracte wijsheid concreter te maken dan het is, doordrenkt met succesverhalen. Cooper probeert principes als respect, nieuwsgierigheid, tot tien kunnen tellen en een open en constructieve mindset in formules te gieten waarbij je zelf de waardes mag inschatten.

Hetzelfde geldt voor de "betrouwbare" EQ-test: een vragenlijst waarbij je zelf ziet hoeveel punten je scoort met ieder antwoord. Zo stel je je eigen EQ vast op basis van die punten over 21 EQ-aspecten, met beoordelingen uiteenlopend van "optimaal" tot "wees op uw hoede".

EQ zou ook nog op te delen zijn in vier hoekstenen: (emotionele) belezenheid, conditie, diepgang en alchemie. Ik moest dit letterlijk van de achterkant overnemen omdat het totaal niet was blijven hangen.

Door de langdradigheid heb ik er één tot twee jaar over gedaan om het uit te lezen, vermoedelijk ook door stukken over te slaan. Het einde was misschien wel het meest inspirerende, alhoewel ik de link tussen creativiteit en EQ niet zo inzag. Het boek deed me vooral aan andere boeken terugdenken: Range, A Mind for Numbers en How to Win Friends and Influence People, waardoor dit boek voor mij weinig meerwaarde had.

Het deed me ook terugdenken aan mijn studie en de valkuil van intuïtie (nog zo'n terugdenkboek: Thinking, Fast and Slow). Hierdoor moest ik bij de EQ-vragenlijst uitspraken als "mijn intuïtie zit altijd goed" erg weinig punten geven, wat dus ten koste gaat van mijn EQ .. :)

Daarentegen geloof ik zeker dat we soms ook ons buikgevoel moeten vertrouwen. Ik filosofeerde even verder over de gouden combinatie van intuïtie en data/AI, maar dat was aan dit boek uit 1997 niet besteed.

Maar, om met een goed woordje voor EQ te eindigen: wat heb je aan correcte data en AI wanneer je iemand wilt begrijpen, iemand nodig hebt, of samen wil kunnen lachen?

[Ganesh Melatur · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very important book, a must read for all business executives. Written in a very engaging and heart-warming manner. Highly recommended!

[Jim]

The authors make the point that leaders must exhibit Emotional Intelligence, not just IQ to be successful. There are 4 cornerstones of emotional intelligence: 1) emotional literacy (getting in touch w/ your emotions); 2) emotional fitness (authentic presence & building trust); 3) emotional depth (applied integrity, influence w/o authority) & 4) emotional alchemy (intuitive flow, opportunity sensing & creating the future). An updated edition (the book was written in 1996) w/ updated business examples would be an improvement. I found the best parts of the book were the personal stories like when where one of the authors describes his encounters in Tibet.

[Brian Dickinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a very visual person I don't usually like business books that are all words.

I read this one from cover to cover so it must have had an impact.

In fact if you want a good introduction to EQ in business this is pretty good. It helps identify issues.

My one criticism is that it lacks solutions.

[Sofi Wijanarko · Rating 3 out of 5]

Isinya Lumayan Berat...Buat Isi Otak...hehehe

[SteveR · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an interesting and eye-opening book on emotional intelligence in leadship and organizations. The author claims "EQ" is more importnat than "IQ."

[Robin]

I've gazed at this and found it very interesting. Must read! Especially for the marketing and sales work I do.

[Lori Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

A should-read book on improving your businesss skills in your work life.

[Pradeep Kumar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gem of a book with fascinating insights

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

As surprising amount of Buddhism.