It's Not How SMART You Are It's HOW You Are Smart [Paperback]

Jeanne Anne Craig (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 8, 2001

Star Performers in all arenas possess the most important key to success: Emotional Intelligence. In a fun, easy-to-read format, this book demonstrates why it is important to develop emotional intelligence and then shows how we all can do it. Readers will learn the basics of EQ development as well as:

* how to manage emotions,
* how to improve relationships,
* how to plug energy drains,
* how to deal with criticism,
* the importance of life-long learning and much more.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...makes emotional intelligence understandable. She shows why it's worth raising your EQ in a fun, easy-to-read book. -- Cherie Carter-Scott, Ph.D., #1 NYT best-selling author of If Life Is a Game, These are the Rules

I can't picture any business executives who won't improve their leadership skills by using this book. -- Roger McAniff, Author of The Outrageous Manager

It is by turns funny, sage, pragmatic and touching. It is a "must read" for everyone. -- Pauline Lyttle, Author of Breaking Into the Boardroom

About the Author

Dr. Jeanne Anne Craig is a developmental psychologist with a passion for helping people develop emotional intelligence. She holds graduate degrees in educational psychology, organizational systems and human development. She has been a school psychologist and a psychotherapist. Currently she is a speaker and trainer, delivering keynote addresses and conducting training in both public and private sectors. She lives with her husband in the Seattle area.

Product Details

• Paperback: 199 pages
• Publisher: Craine Press (November 8, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971072418
• ISBN-13: 978-0971072411
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,389,554 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books on EQ, October 20, 2002

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This review is from: It's Not How SMART You Are It's HOW You Are Smart (Paperback)

One of the most controversial areas of intelligence theory these days is emotional intelligence. People with a high IQ based on standard IQ tests may or may not do well in life. That has made theorists wonder if there is another way to measure intelligence. The result is EQ or emotional intelligence. Highly successful people have a higher EQ. The good news is that anyone's EQ can be improved. In "It's Not How Smart You Are It's How You Are Smart" the author takes you through detailed descriptions of how to raise your EQ.

Life can be demanding, learning how to raise your EQ and thereby better manage your emotions, improve your energy levels, direct your energies in positive and fulfilling directions, as well as improve your life on many other levels can make life much more fun and less stressful.

The book is divided into two parts with the first part an excellent description of EQ, what it is and what it is not, and the second part the heuristics of how to improve your EQ. Each chapter in the second part stands on its own so they can be read straight through or you can read them in whatever order you would like. One of the easier to read books on the subject of EQ it is easy to understand and apply. A recommended read for anyone seeking to improve their life.