Books like Social Intelligence

An illuminating journey into the hidden neural pathways that make us fundamentally wired for human connection. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Social Intelligence.

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Working with Emotional Intelligence
Daniel Goleman · 1998
A pragmatic, research-backed guide to mastering the invisible emotional currents that dictate professional success.
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- intellectually stimulating
- authoritative
- earnest
- optimistic
02
Raising an emotionally intelligent child
John Mordechai Gottman
A compassionate, research-backed roadmap for turning emotional meltdowns into moments of profound connection.
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- hopeful
- authoritative
- earnest
03
Emotional development and emotional intelligence
Peter Salovey
A rigorous yet deeply practical exploration of how we can teach children to understand and harness their own feelings.
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- hopeful
- contemplative
- authoritative
- earnest
04
A general theory of love
Lewis, Thomas, Fari Amini and others
An illuminating exploration of the biological and psychological rhythms that wire us for connection.
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- illuminating
- contemplative
- earnest
05
The secret of our success
Joseph Patrick Henrich
A paradigm-shifting exploration that dismantles the myth of the lone genius to reveal the true superpower of our species: our collective brain.
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- intellectually stimulating
- authoritative
06
Altered traits
Daniel Goleman
An illuminating, evidence-based journey into how deep meditation physically and psychologically rewires the human brain.
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- hopeful
- contemplative
- authoritative
- earnest
07
Why We Love
Helen Fisher
An illuminating dive into the human brain that decodes the ancient, biological machinery behind our most romantic impulses.
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- illuminating
08
Captivate
Vanessa van Edwards
A science-backed cheat sheet for decoding human behavior and mastering the art of connection.
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- optimistic
09
How Emotions Are Made
Lisa Feldman Barrett
A paradigm-shifting journey into the brain that dismantles everything you thought you knew about human feeling.
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- intellectually stimulating
- authoritative
- inquisitive
10
The Brain That Changes Itself
Norman Doidge
An awe-inspiring exploration of human resilience that will fundamentally change how you view your own mind's potential.
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- illuminating
- hopeful
- authoritative
- optimistic
11
Quiet
Susan Cain
A deeply validating exploration that gives you permission to stop pretending and embrace the quiet power of your own mind.
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- empathetic
- earnest
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The Art of Reading Minds
Henrik Fexeus
A playful, pragmatic toolkit for decoding the unspoken signals of human behavior and mastering the subtle art of influence.
Shares:
- authoritative

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