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3.45 AVERAGE
3.45 AVERAGE
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
Informative but slow I had to force myself through the end.
Good content, but like most "self help" books it could have been 1/3 of the length and still give the same information
I picked this book to read because I'm trying to read all of the books I own. I didn't think I would get through it so fast (it took 2 days but probably could've taken less had I been in the right headspace). I enjoyed how easy it was to read, since the language was more casual than technical. I also liked how it set up easy to follow guidelines for all of the different parts of emotional intelligence.
I couldn't help but wonder about the differences between gender and EQ ability, which they address slightly in the epilogue. I also couldn't help but wonder how much has changed in the 14 years since the book was published.
Overall, it was an interesting read. I may go back and actually follow along with the homework and activities listed in it some time in the future.
I couldn't help but wonder about the differences between gender and EQ ability, which they address slightly in the epilogue. I also couldn't help but wonder how much has changed in the 14 years since the book was published.
Overall, it was an interesting read. I may go back and actually follow along with the homework and activities listed in it some time in the future.
there are four components of emotional intelligence. self awareness is your ability to identify your own emotions as they occur. self management is your ability to effectively react to the situations and emotions that happen. social awareness is the ability to “read the room” and pick up on social cues or other’s feelings. relationship management uses a combination of the other three components to optimize healthy and lasting connection with others.
the first textbook i have ever read just for fun. i learned a lot of new tools to use for myself and my relationships. lots of tips to keep on hand to live a more emotionally mature life. to be honest though, a lot of this can be found via a therapist or online. still, i like trying to make myself a better human. sic ‘em bears.
the first textbook i have ever read just for fun. i learned a lot of new tools to use for myself and my relationships. lots of tips to keep on hand to live a more emotionally mature life. to be honest though, a lot of this can be found via a therapist or online. still, i like trying to make myself a better human. sic ‘em bears.
This book has good nuggets. There's not much narrative since it's just lists of illustrations of ways you can improve your personal and social intelligence, but that makes it accessible. You can leaf through it in an afternoon or evening and just read in depth the parts that speak to you.
informative
reflective
fast-paced
This book reads like an extended X Number of Ways to Improve (insert task or skill) articles from Women’s magazines of yore that would catch your attention and then disappoint you by giving you the most non-revolutionary common-sense ideas with no real elaboration or unique insight. While I didn’t really walk away with anything new I will say there were a few things that were good reminders so it wasn’t a complete waste of time.
informative
medium-paced
It's not that the book gave incorrect information. It's not that they didn't back up their recommendations with studies and scenarios. It was that there is nothing earth shattering here, and not enough examples to make it stand out above what can be accomplished in a course on EQ. Also not many tools were offered for applying these skills -- in fact the biggest call to action was to understand the strategies, try them (which effort was very briefly covered), then take their quiz and take it again every year.
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
I was looking for a book with actionable strategies after reading Daniel Goleman's Emotional Intelligence. This is definitely more applied, while still being backed with research. It is a very quick read with each strategy only taking up one to three pages.
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced