Books like Working with Emotional Intelligence

A pragmatic, research-backed guide to mastering the invisible emotional currents that dictate professional success. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Working with Emotional Intelligence.

intellectually stimulating
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Social Intelligence
Daniel Goleman · 2006
An illuminating journey into the hidden neural pathways that make us fundamentally wired for human connection.
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- intellectually stimulating
- optimistic
- authoritative
- earnest
02
Emotional Intelligence 2.0
Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves
A pragmatic, actionable toolkit that transforms the abstract concept of emotional intelligence into a concrete set of daily habits.
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- authoritative
- encouraging
- pragmatic
- professional growth
03
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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- reflective
- authoritative
- encouraging
- earnest
04
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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- authoritative
- pragmatic
- earnest
05
Talent is Overrated
Geoff Colvin
A methodical and empowering dismantling of the genius myth that replaces awe with an actionable roadmap to mastery.
Shares:
- encouraging
- analytical
- pragmatic
06
Search inside yourself
Chade-Meng Tan
A gentle, humorous guide to finding zen in the middle of a chaotic corporate world.
Shares:
- optimistic
- encouraging
- earnest
07
Principle-Centered Leadership
Stephen R. Covey · 2005
A grounded, inside-out guide to finding balance and unleashing potential in a high-pressure world.
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- optimistic
- reflective
- purposeful
- encouraging
08
Tale nt is overrated
Geoffrey Colvin · 2008
An empowering, evidence-based dismantling of the born genius myth that reframes greatness as a product of deliberate, relentless practice.
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- authoritative
- encouraging
- analytical
- pragmatic
09
The happiness advantage
Shawn Achor
A refreshing, science-backed permission slip to put your own joy before your ambition.
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- optimistic
- encouraging
- earnest
10
Altered traits
Daniel Goleman
An illuminating, evidence-based journey into how deep meditation physically and psychologically rewires the human brain.
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- optimistic
- authoritative
- analytical
- earnest
11
The talent code
Daniel Coyle
An empowering, science-backed demystification of genius that makes mastery feel entirely within your grasp.
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- intellectually stimulating
- optimistic
- encouraging
- analytical
12
The art of thinking clearly
Rolf Dobelli
A brisk, humbling, and ultimately empowering field guide to outsmarting your own irrational brain.
Shares:
- intellectually stimulating
- analytical
- pragmatic
- self-awareness

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