Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More Than IQ

Is IQ destiny? Not nearly as much as we think.

Daniel Goleman's landmark international bestseller argues that our view of human intelligence is far too narrow, ignoring a crucial range of abilities that matter immensely in terms of how we do in life. Now, a decade after the book's initial publication, the term "emotional intelligence" has become part of our daily language.

Drawing on groundbreaking brain and behavioral research, Goleman shows the factors at work when people of high 1Q flounder and those of modest IQ do surprisingly well. These factors, which include self-awareness, self-discipline, and empathy, add up to a different way of being smart-and they aren't fixed at birth. Although shaped by childhood experience, emotional intelligence can be nurtured and strengthened throughout adulthood-with immediate benefits to our health, our relationships, and our work.

With new information reflecting the latest research, this tenth anniversary edition offers a significant updating of the El model and answers key questions posed to Goleman during his worldwide speaking appearances. A new section also guides readers to the best resources in the fast-growing field of El studies.

"FASCINATING... IT'S A WINNER." —New York Times

"A SMART, ADVENTUROUS BOOK... GOLEMAN STRIKES A BLOW HERE FOR BOTH SCIENCE AND COMMON SENSE."

—Philadelphia Inquirer

Author: Daniel Goleman 

ISBN: 9780553383713