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A review by whitneyfi
Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry, Jean Greaves
3.0
This was a book assigned for work book club. Admittedly, I probably wouldn't have picked it up otherwise, but there was helpful stuff in here. Make no mistake - it's dry. This isn't a read for enjoyment, but it's a worthwhile investment.
I like that the digital version of the book (and audiobook) provide extra tools e.g. an online assessment & analysis. We'll see how it all goes during our lunch discussion in a few weeks, but I feel good about it and find myself employing some of the tools.
I purposefully listened to this in 15 minute bites over the course of weeks. I took notes while listening. I think, for me, the biggest part of my action plan is recognizing anger as it starts to happen, then pausing to assess why I am feeling that way, and what strategies I can employ in those moments.
I already work on anger reduction in therapy, so this just fits with a path of personal development I was already on. More exercise for the heart and mind.
I think it's important to understand (for everyone) that emotions aren't necessarily good or bad. We moralize reactions too much, rather than teaching ourselves to see them as information for how we are relating to the world, so that we can make adjustments as needed. We are not defined by our emotions. We can learn to control and shape them. If we learn from them, they can better serve us in the end.
I like that the digital version of the book (and audiobook) provide extra tools e.g. an online assessment & analysis. We'll see how it all goes during our lunch discussion in a few weeks, but I feel good about it and find myself employing some of the tools.
I purposefully listened to this in 15 minute bites over the course of weeks. I took notes while listening. I think, for me, the biggest part of my action plan is recognizing anger as it starts to happen, then pausing to assess why I am feeling that way, and what strategies I can employ in those moments.
I already work on anger reduction in therapy, so this just fits with a path of personal development I was already on. More exercise for the heart and mind.
I think it's important to understand (for everyone) that emotions aren't necessarily good or bad. We moralize reactions too much, rather than teaching ourselves to see them as information for how we are relating to the world, so that we can make adjustments as needed. We are not defined by our emotions. We can learn to control and shape them. If we learn from them, they can better serve us in the end.