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Being aware of and in control of your emotions is one of the keys to success in life -- both professionally and personally. Emotional Intelligence For Dummies will show you how to take control of your emotions rather than letting your emotions control you! Discover how developing your emotional intelligence can further your relationships with others, in the workplace and at home. Emotional awareness is also a critical skill for career success, and Dr. Stein provides practical exercises for developing this skill and achieving your professional and personal goals. He also provides valuable insights into how emotional intelligence can be applied to raising children and teenagers and realizing personal happiness. Full of lively anecdotes and practical advice, Emotional Intelligence For Dummies is the ideal book for anyone who wants to get smart about their feelings and reach the next level at work and at home.
- Manage your emotions - identify your feelings, determine what beliefs cause negative emotions, and stop self-destructive behaviors
- Discover the power of empathy - read other people's emotions through facial cues and body language and show them you understand their feelings
- Thrive at work - find a job that's right for you, overcome hassles and fears, and develop your leadership skills
- Build and sustain meaningful relationships - discover how to take your partner's emotional temperature and manage emotions to grow closer
- Raise an emotionally intelligent child - keep your cool with your child, coax shy children out of their shells, and get your child to be less aggressive and defiant
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Take control of your emotions to achieve success in the workplace and happiness at home
Being aware of and able to control your emotions is oneof the keys to success in life, both professionally and personally. This friendly guide will help you to understand your feelings and how you can manage them, instead ofhaving them control you. Through practical, proven techniques and helpful exercises, you'll discover how you can increase your confidence, build stronger relationships with your partner, family, and colleagues, and find authentic happiness.
Manage your emotions — identify your feelings, determine whatbeliefs cause negative emotions, and stop self-destructive behaviors
Discover the power of empathy — read other people's emotions through facial cues and body language and show them you understand their feelings
Thrive at work — find a job that's right for you, overcome hassles and fears, and develop your leadership skills
Build and sustain meaningful relationships — discover how to take your partner's emotional temperature and manage emotions to grow closer
Raise an emotionally intelligent child — keep your cool with your child, coax shy children out of their shells, and get your child to be less aggressive and defiant
"I suspect Emotional Intelligence For Dummies will motivate you to adopt a broader view of what it means to be smart, and you will find yourself further developing the emotional skills that allow you to lead a more satisfying life."
—Peter Salovey, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Yale University
Open the book and find:
The science behind emotional intelligence
Exercises to help you turn negative emotions positive
Ways to diffuse tense situations
How to improve your performance at work
Why emotionally intelligent workplaces are more productive
The four keys to a lasting relationship
What battles are worth fighting — and when to keep quiet
How to help your child become emotionally aware
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Excellent Book, I highly recommend this book, Oct 4 2009
By Alan Lederman "Libro Maven" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Emotional Intelligence For Dummies (Paperback)
This book deals with all the difficulties I have had with my relationships. Little things would upset me and I would take it out on the people around me, just because I I was in a bad mood. Now, I think twice and try to put the upset into perspective in the grand scheme of things. I also use the technique of thinking will this matter in a few days,,,,,,a few weeks,,,,,, a few months,,,,,, and of course, it won't.I work with some people I don't like also. In the corporate world, some people are strictly focused on getting ahead, looking good, career advancement, doing as little as possible etc. Not values I share. When I must interact with them, after reading this book, although it is still my first reaction to get annoyed when I am confronted with their self serving agenda, on Dr.Stein's advice, I take a step back, I actively work on being pleasant instead of annoyed and I keep my interactions short.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to improve their own life by working on their interpersonal relationships.
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Not just for dummies, May 3 2011
By Don Booz - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Emotional Intelligence For Dummies (Paperback)
I have been reading lots of books on Emotional Intelligence. However, not every book can be judged by its title. Take the book entitled, "Emotional Intelligence for Dummies", for example. Of course I knew that sooner or later such a book would appear on the long list of similar books for dummies. But I bought the book even though I don't consider myself a dummy about emotional intelligence. To my surprise, it was well written and full of helpful information.Once you get past the title there is a wealth of information contained inside the book. The author, Steven Stein, co-authored "The EQ Edge" with Howard Book. Needless to say, Dr. Stein knows what he is talking about and I am now going to recommend "Emotional Intelligence for Dummies" to all my clients. What is important to know is that Dr. Stein is highly respected clinical psychologist who is considered an expert on emotional intelligence.
If I were to give any homework assignments on emotional intelligence, I would suggest that people need to pay particular attention to the last third of the Stein's book. Reading chapters 14 thru 16 would definitely help anyone who works with another person. But there would also be benefits for other relationships such as your spouse, best friend or life partner.
You don't have to be a dummy to read this book. However, I could almost guarantee that you would be a smarter person after you finished it.
1 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Where is the Beef?, Feb 24 2011
By E. D. Andersen "Andy" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Emotional Intelligence For Dummies (Paperback)
I was intrigued by the concept and promise of this book in that the field of Emotional Intelligence is relatively new and has much to offer. This book, however, has in my opinion little to offer. While the Chapter Titles and Subheadings within the chapters appear to cover the subject well the texts themselves rarely fulfill what the headings indicate. The discussions are often common knowledge, very obvious concepts or very oversimplified. There are several LONG lists which you are suppossed to study, write notes about and then uncover insights about your emotions (BUT it give you no clue as to how to do that). There is a lengthy discussion of the 3 established tests to determine an EQ (Emotional Quotient), how important it is to know this and then says these can only be administred and interpreted by a professional!!!! The book also says that your EQ can be changed by identifying and understanding your emotions (and the emotions of other people) and by learning to temper and control your emotions (and the emotions of other people)....... BUT only through working with other people i.e. professionals or groups. This becomes a self-fulfilling prophesy as he book give NO meaningful self-help instruction on doing it yourself. Therefore, although the book tells in great detail how important good Emotional Intelligence is and through many stories illustrates bad Emotional Intelligence you then get dropped on your head (OK told to call a professional to get help). ONE GOOD THING - I read this book on my Kindle and it was well formatted for and easy to read on the kindle.
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