The EQ Difference: A Powerful Plan for Putting Emotional Intelligence to Work [Paperback]

Adele B. Lynn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 19, 2004

The "EQ Difference" offers practical tips and suggestions for developing emotional intelligence and reaping its benefits in any work environment. The book helps professionals at all levels understand how emotions can have a profound effect on performance, values, and relationships in the workplace. It features practical self-assessment exercises and team-oriented tools to leverage EQ individually and in groups.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"""With her exceptional insights into how to nurture your emotional intelligence, Adele Lynn provides specific, practical suggestions to help maximize one's potential to perform to the fullest. Everyone can benefit from The EQ Difference.""

-- Tony Alessandra, PhD, author of The Platinum Rule and Charisma

""Using a delicious mixture of pragmatism and passion, The EQ Difference delivers a terrific recipe for relationship success in the workplace. Chock full of answers, anecdotes and activities, the book provides valuable tools for greater productivity and results.""

-- Chip R. Bell, author of Magnetic Service

""If this book had been available when I was a CEO, it would have been mandatory reading for all of our company. Adele explains in simple terms some valuable concepts and then provides effective tools for people to change their behavior and produce better results."" Jim Cederna, Cederna International, former President and CEO, Calgon Carbon Corporation"

Book Description

Co-published with SHRM.

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a strong indicator of individual, team, and organizational success. But stocking up on emotionally intelligent employees isn’t enough: you need a concrete plan for putting this valuable resource to work. The EQ Difference offers an array of self-assessment tools and team-focused exercises that will help increase and leverage emotional intelligence both in individuals and in groups. It’s filled with practical tips and suggestions for developing your own ""emotional quotient,"" as well as that of your peers, employees, and even senior executives.

Featuring real workplace examples, Letters to Leaders, and excerpts from actual performance reviews that show the positive impact of EI in a variety of environments, The EQ Difference will help your organization achieve greater productivity, higher morale, and better employee retention -- all keys to stronger bottom line results.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 17 and up
  
• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: AMACOM; 1st edition (November 19, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814408443
• ISBN-13: 978-0814408445
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #179,017 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Adele Lynn (Belle Vernon, PA) is the author of The Emotional Intelligence Activity Book. She is a popular speaker/consultant who specializes in emotional intelligence, ethics, and building trust in the workplace.

Customer Reviews

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An essential guide to developing emotional intelligence, December 29, 2006

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Bob Wall "Bob Wall, executive coach and autho... (Ridgefield, CT) - See all my reviews
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There are many books on emotional intelligence. What makes this book distinct is that it contains a model for developing emotional intelligence.

As much as I have already read on the topic, Adele's self-coaching model has helped me develop a much greater awareness of myself and ways in which I can improve in the development of the competencies associated with emotional intelligence.

This book is absolutely essential reading for people engaged in consulting and management development. I have made this required reading in my work as an executive coach. Her work has had such an impact on me personally that I do not hesitate to ask my clients to read it.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The EQ Difference, December 9, 2008

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Olwen E. Herron (Sugar Land, TX) - See all my reviews
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The EQ Difference is pragmatic and full of real-life examples that help the reader understand the importance of EI for our success as leaders in every field. As an educational leader with 27 years experience, I highly recommend this book to all those who aspire to be great leaders and those who are invovled in developing future leaders in education. If you want your values and intentions to align with what you do each day, read and use this book! If you want to know if your EQ is as important as your IQ read this book!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Professional Review from a Beginning Leader, February 10, 2010

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David Gilmartin (CHINO HILLS, CA, US) - See all my reviews
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This is an excellent book for young professionals who are interested in becoming strong leaders. The material gave me very good insights in how to mentally handle situations that dealt with difficult interactions within the workplace. There were very good examples. It was very easy reading. All good leaders must be open to input in order to grow. The material discussed in this book, will help you grow as leaders, and can easily be applied in the work place. It is a "must have" book in your personal refernece libraries.