Emotional Intelligence 2.0The #1 Best-Selling EQ Book -- Over 3 Million Copies Sold Times change. Emotions don't. In a noisy world full of quick fixes, one skill remains your strongest edge: emotional intelligence (EQ). Emotional Intelligence 2.0 has set the standard -- not just as a bestseller, but as the foundational guide trusted by millions to unlock their potential and achieve lasting success -- at work and in life. Backed by research and trusted by Fortune 500 companies, Emotional Intelligence 2.0 has helped millions build the skills that matter most. Why? Because 90% of top performers have high EQ, and EQ is the single biggest predictor of performance. Fully updated in 2021, this edition reflects the latest research in emotional intelligence and real-world strategies for success. This book provides a proven, practical approach to increasing EQ using 66 time-tested strategies across the four core EQ skills: 1. Self-Awareness 2. Self-Management 3. Social Awareness 4. Relationship Management
"Succinctly explains how to deal with emotions creatively and employ our intelligence in a beneficial way." --The Dalai Lama |
Contents
THE JOURNEY | 1 |
THE BIG PICTURE | 13 |
WHAT EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE LOOKS LIKE UNDERSTANDING THE FOUR SKILLS | 23 |
DIGGING IN AN ACTION PLAN TO INCREASE YOUR EQ | 51 |
SELFAWARENESS STRATEGIES | 61 |
SELFMANAGEMENT STRATEGIES | 97 |
SOCIAL AWARENESS STRATEGIES | 135 |
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES | 177 |
JUST THE FACTS A LOOK AT THE LATEST DISCOVERIES IN EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE | 225 |
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