Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing Inc |
ISBN 13 | 9780747529828 |
ISBN 10 | 747529825 |
Author | Daniel Goleman |
Book Format | Paperback |
Language | English |
Book Description | Is IQ destiny? Not nearly as much as we think. This fascinating and persuasive program argues that our view of human intelligence is far too narrow, ignoring a crucial range of abilities that matter immensely in terms of how we do in life.Drawing on groundbreaking brain and behavioral research, Daniel Goleman shows the factors at work when people of high IQ flounder and those of modest IQ do well. These factors add up to a different way of being smart -- one he terms "emotional intelligence." This includes self-awareness and impulse control, persistence, zeal and self-motivation, empathy and social deftness.These are the qualities that mark people who excel in life, whose relationships flourish, who are stars in the workplace. Lack of emotional intelligence can sabotage the intellect and ruin careers. Perhaps the greatest toll is on children, for whom risks include depression, eating disorders, unwanted pregnancies, aggressiveness and crime.But the news is hopeful. Emotional intelligence is not fixed at birth, and the author shows how its vital qualities can be nurtured and strengthened in all of us. And because the emotional lessons a child learns actually sculpt the brain's circuitry, he provides guidance as to how parents and schools can best use this window of opportunity in childhood. The message of this eye-opening program is one we must take to heart: the true "bell curve" for a democracy must measure emotional intelligence |
Editorial Review | “Impressive In Its Scope And Depth, Staggering In Its Implications, Emotional Intelligence Gives Us An Entirely New Way Of Looking At The Root Causes Of Many Of The Ills Of Our Families And Our Society.” ―Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., Author Of Wherever You Go, There You Are |
About the Author | Daniel Goleman Is The Author Of The International Bestsellers Emotional Intelligence, Working With Emotional Intelligence, And Social Intelligence, And The Co-Author Of The Acclaimed Business Bestseller Primal Leadership. His Latest Books Are What Makes A Leader: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters And The Triple Focus: A New Approach To Education. He Was A Science Reporter For The New York Times, Was Twice Nominated For The Pulitzer Prize, And Received The American Psychological Association's Lifetime Achievement Award For His Media Writing. He Lives In Massachusetts. |
Parental Rating | 5+ |
Language | English |
Publication Date | 38521 |
Number of Pages | 352 |