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Working with Emotional Intelligence
First published 1998 · 492 pages
A pragmatic, research-backed guide to mastering the invisible emotional currents that dictate professional success.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like sitting down with a seasoned executive coach who has both the data to back up their claims and the empathy to understand your workplace struggles. The pace is steady and methodical, building a compelling case for why soft skills are the true drivers of professional triumph. It immerses you in a purposeful, intellectually stimulating mood, blending psychological research with relatable corporate anecdotes. The prose is clear and authoritative, never bogging you down in academic jargon but always maintaining a rigorous, analytical edge. It is an empowering, optimistic read that will delight ambitious professionals, emerging leaders, and anyone who wants to navigate the complex, often unspoken emotional dynamics of the modern workplace with grace and strategic insight.
- Mood
- intellectually stimulating
- optimistic
- reflective
- purposeful
- Tone
- authoritative
- encouraging
- analytical
- pragmatic
- earnest
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- professional growth · interpersonal dynamics · self-awareness · leadership psychology · workplace empathy
- The writing
- Clear, accessible, and research-driven, blending corporate anecdotes with psychological insights.
- The arc
- Moves from a clinical understanding of workplace dynamics to an empowering realization of one's own potential for growth and leadership.
- Who it's for
- Professionals, managers, and ambitious individuals looking to understand the human element of corporate success and improve their soft skills.
Content notes
- workplace stress
- corporate environments
About the book
Do you want to be more successful at work? Do you want to improve your chances of promotion? Do you want to get on better with your colleagues? Daniel Goleman draws on unparalleled access to business leaders around the world and the thorough research that is his trademark. He demonstrates that emotional intelligence at work matters twice as much as cognitive abilities such as IQ or technical expertise in this inspiring sequel.
Description from Open Library.
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