#Turnpage - Emotional Intelligence (Why It Can Matter More Than IQ)

Title: Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ

Author(s): Daniel Goleman

Year: First published 1995 (popular 10th Anniversary Edition in 2006)

Publisher: Bantam Books

ISBN: 9780553804911 (for the 2006 10th Anniversary Edition)

Description:

This groundbreaking book redefines what it means to be smart by emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence over traditional IQ. Daniel Goleman explores how our emotions influence thought, decision-making, and success in life.

The book discusses key emotional skills such as self-awareness, impulse control, motivation, empathy, and social competence, showing how these qualities impact personal and professional relationships. It also offers insights into the brain architecture underlying emotions and rationality, and how emotional intelligence can be nurtured and developed. This work has become a cornerstone in psychology and neuroscience, influencing both academic and popular views on intelligence and success.