Well presented and organized
I liked the way it [Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Thriving in Life] was presented and organized. The information was very helpful to apply to all aspects and situations in life. Important things to know to help being a good human.
A concise and engaging manual that effectively highlights the useful aspects of EI.
Family nurse practitioner Wade offers a guide to improving one’s emotional intelligence.
Drawing upon concepts from social psychology and neuroscience, the author provides a theoretical and empirically based overview of emotional intelligence (EI)and how to foster it in the workplace. The book defines its four components (called the “Four Pillars of EQ” in the book’s subtitle, with “EQ” standing for “Empathy Quotient”) in consecutive chapters while asserting that increased EI leads to overall happiness and resilience in life. Wade offers an overview of each concept, how to develop it, and its general benefits. Self-awareness (recognizing one’s emotions and triggers) is the basis of EI, Wade notes, with regulation of one’s emotions, empathy, and appropriate social skills as essential additions. The author further illustrates these ideas with clear, concise examples of personal and professional scenarios: “Situation: One of your team members, Sarah, appears disengaged and less productive than usual….Empathy in Action: You take the time to talk privately with Sarah. Instead of coming across as aggressive, you express concern for her well-being.” Wade takes a positive, proactive tone, encouraging readers that it’s never too late to develop EI, asserting that “there are no age limits on self-improvement, and it’s never too late to find inner peace and happiness.” The book grounds its concepts in research without unnecessarily bombarding readers with jargon and extraneous information. Its teaching points are targeted and relevant; for example, in the social skills section, Wade offers an essential breakdown of how to develop active listening and methods of nonverbal communication—two critical components of social skills development. Although the book’s concluding chapters feel a bit repetitive at times, they do ably illustrate that EI development is a lifelong process, and that people can learn ways to make positive changes in their lives.
A concise and engaging manual that effectively highlights the useful aspects of EI.