Goleman succeeds in making a powerful case for the importance of
the relatively new concept of emotional intelligence, while greatly
broadening our understanding of what intelligence is all about in
the first place. According to New York Times psychology and brain
science editor Goleman (Vital Lies, Simple Truths, not reviewed,
etc.), despite "the lopsided scientific vision of an emotionally
flat mental life," we think, act, and interact at least as much on
the basis of our feelings as on rational grounds. The extent to
which we're knowledgeable and nuanced about our own and others'
emotions constitutes "emotional literacy." Goleman covers an
enormous amount of territory in exploring this topic, including the
neurology of emotions, group behavior, impulse control
(particularly concerning aggression), and the correlation of one's
emotional state with one's ability to endure pain or heal after
surgery. Goleman's primary good news is that children and adults
can benefit from "emotional coaching": The brain's feeling
mechanism, i.e., synapses between cells, can literally grow, even
in the case of such long-term disorders as depression or
obsessive-compulsive behavior. Goleman takes us into a number of
schools, including one in the inner city, that have developed new
curricula to teach children to be more aware of their emotions and
to develop a wider repertoire to replace self-defeating,
self-destructive, or antisocial behavior. The main weakness here is
the author's occasionally glib tone as he bandies about statistics
or scants an important topic. He also has a penchant for making and
citing sweeping claims on the benefits of helping individuals
achieve greater emotional literacy. And in emphasizing cognitive
and behaviorist methods, he slights psychoanalytic and
family-systems approaches. Still, Goleman's clear, engaging style
makes this a model for social science literature that bridges
professional and lay readerships. (Kirkus Reviews)
The groundbreaking bestseller that redefines intelligence and
success Does IQ define our destiny? Daniel Goleman argues that our
view of human intelligence is far too narrow, and that our emotions
play major role in thought, decision making and individual success.
Self-awareness, impulse control, persistence, motivation, empathy
and social deftness are all qualities that mark people who excel:
whose relationships flourish, who are stars in the workplace. With
new insights into the brain architecture underlying emotion and
rationality, Goleman shows precisely how emotional intelligence can
be nurtured and strengthened in all of us.
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Wed, 27 Jul 2022 | Review
by: BosChef & BosKoffie
This book is absolutely AMAZING and definitely a keeper to read again and again.
I learned a lot form the teachings on Emotional Intelligence and will apply it in my daily life.
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