"Emotional Intelligence" by Daniel Goleman: a Review
Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman My rating: 3 of 5 stars I picked up "Emotional Intelligence" on the recommendation of a friend. After reading half way through the book I did a quick "Google Search" and found that the notion of emotional intelligence, or EQ as it is sometimes tagged, has some traction. From articles in "Psychology Today" to seminars, there are several professionals who are expanding the subject and making it accessible to leaders and laity alike. Even the author has his own web site, and tours the lecture-rounds. So I tucked my nose back into the book and plowed my way through the rest to the end with some heightened interest. "Emotional Intelligence" is both a rather intuitive book, and one that has worn out ruts running through it. The ruts are those that sound like the old self-esteem programs that have been promoted in schools and sell like hot cakes at the local book franchise (for ...