The Emotional Intelligence Quick Book (Hardcover)

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First popularized by Daniel Goleman in his book Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ, the concept of emotional intelligence is now widely accepted, not only within the psychological arena, but also, ever-increasingly, within the business world. In The Emotional Intelligence Quick Book, authors Bradberry and Greaves outline techniques anyone can use to achieve goals in an easier and more fulfilling way, improve relationships, enhance health, and become more accomplished in the work force. Starting with a discussion on what emotional intelligence (EQ, for short) is and how it impacts our lives, Bardberry and Greaves then provide readers with instructions for determining their own EQ via the book’s companion Web site (the passcode for doing so can be found on the inside of the book’s dust jacket). They also provide a variety of ways readers can increase their EQ and put it to use in their personal and professional lives. Based on research with more than 500,000 people, The Emotional Intelligence Quick Book is exactly that, a quick and easy-to-read resource that empowers readers to master their EQ and more effectively incorporate it into all aspects of their daily lives. Larry Trivieri Jr.

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"If you're wondering why your career is stalled or plateaued -- or if you simply want to get on the fast track to the next level -- this book is a must-read...."

-- Lois P. Frankel, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author, Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 188 pages
• Publisher: Fireside; 1 edition (June 13, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743273265
• ISBN-13: 978-0743273268
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #16,474 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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64 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional Intelligence 2.0 is better, July 13, 2009

By	Roy Lincecum - See all my reviews

I loved this book when it came out in 2004 because it was the best thing out there on emotional intelligence. A rare book that only teaches you what you need to know without unnecessary filler.

HOWEVER, the same authors have a new book, Emotional Intelligence 2.0, that is far superior to this one. Emotional Intelligence 2.0 follows the same quick format in its overview of EQ, but then it shows you step-by-step how to increase YOUR EQ. It also includes a new edition of the author's emotional intelligence test that is superior. And, finally, Emotional Intelligence 2.0 is much cheaper than this one!

38 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Do not buy the Kindle edition, December 21, 2008

By	SDA - See all my reviews

When you buy the Kindle edition of this book, you do not receive a code to take the emotional intelligence appraisal. On hardcover editions, this code is on the reverse side of the dust jacket. While the book does say that it is not absolutely necessary to take the appraisal, I would like to have the option of taking it or not. I contacted customer service about this issue and the reply was they try to ensure that the kindle edition is as close as possible to the original, but sometimes there are differences.

34 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good coaching tool, February 25, 2006

By	Pamela A. Ostrom "Life Transformation Coach" (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I use this book and the online EQ appraisal as a coaching tool in my consulting work with managers and professionals. It's easy to read and gives us a common language for discussing key points about emotional intelligence. I especially like the self-assessment of personal and social competence as a non-threatening way to help people identify destructive reationship behaviors and create strategies to improve their abiltiy to relate to others. A simple, practical and useful approach to the topic of emotional intelligence.