HBR's 10 Must Reads on Emotional Intelligence (with featured article "What Makes a Leader?" by Daniel Goleman)(HBR's 10 Must Reads)

I am young in the workforce by definition. I work in the Silicon Valley tech scene and very quickly promoted to a leadership position as our young company scaled. I personally think management books are very bias and you need to be careful on which lessons you heed and by whom. Additionally, this book strays away from individual perspectives on the subject and focuses more on the qualified research over decades of material presented to the Harvard Business Review. Personally speaking, the book taught me the most on leadership and management and I 100% performed at my peak after applying these principles with my team. I will not spoil anything, but there is one specific lesson I could reference form this publication that handedly changed my career, but I'll save it for those determined to strengthen their corporate arsenal as I did.

This is the second time I order this book and reading it more than two times and I always learn something new

Good book for educators

The first two articles authored or coauthors by Goleman don't taste good. The point he was trying to make might be alright. But as he was trying to sell emotional intelligence so hard, he used so much absolute terms and strong languages without clearly presenting the case. It feels too much as a sales pitch. I didn't feel I got much after reading those two articles. It was just another popular business article and lacked substance. But I do like many other articles. Still worth the time. But I should have skipped the first two.

This book is an excellent collection of articles on leadership. It is an easy read and each article examines Emotional Intelligence from a unique viewpoint. The articles are both substantive and well written. Altogether, this book provides a diverse examination of Emotional Intelligence from 10 very different perspectives. Some of the topics are resilience, incivility in the workplace, performance feedback, and promoting inexperienced millennials. Since each chapter stands alone, the reader can easily finish a section and come back later without losing their train of thought. Emotional intelligence is a key ingredient in successful leaders. This book reinforces that point through its broad examination of this trait. Anyone who aspires to be a leader or who is already in a leadership position will certainly benefit from this book. All in all, just a great read.

This book is like a professional development that you can enjoy.

A must have

I was already familiar with most of the articles featured in this book. We sent it a gift to our clients last Christmas. The loved it.

Goes through multiple situations and discusses how best to approach them. Excellent

The hints were there that this was primarily for management and business purposes - an area of work I am not in - but I decided to read this any way. It is useful, but not for the casual reader. Had I looked deeper into how business-related it is, in terms of emotional intelligence, I probably would not have bought the book. Great resource though! I still read it, maybe I will change careers paths one day haha.

I am young in the workforce by definition. I work in the Silicon Valley tech scene and very quickly promoted to a leadership position as our young company scaled. I personally think management books are very bias and you need to be careful on which lessons you heed and by whom. Additionally, this book strays away from individual perspectives on the subject and focuses more on the qualified research over decades of material presented to the Harvard Business Review. Personally speaking, the book taught me the most on leadership and management and I 100% performed at my peak after applying these principles with my team. I will not spoil anything, but there is one specific lesson I could reference form this publication that handedly changed my career, but I'll save it for those determined to strengthen their corporate arsenal as I did.

This is the second time I order this book and reading it more than two times and I always learn something new

Good book for educators

The first two articles authored or coauthors by Goleman don't taste good. The point he was trying to make might be alright. But as he was trying to sell emotional intelligence so hard, he used so much absolute terms and strong languages without clearly presenting the case. It feels too much as a sales pitch. I didn't feel I got much after reading those two articles. It was just another popular business article and lacked substance. But I do like many other articles. Still worth the time. But I should have skipped the first two.

This book is an excellent collection of articles on leadership. It is an easy read and each article examines Emotional Intelligence from a unique viewpoint. The articles are both substantive and well written. Altogether, this book provides a diverse examination of Emotional Intelligence from 10 very different perspectives. Some of the topics are resilience, incivility in the workplace, performance feedback, and promoting inexperienced millennials. Since each chapter stands alone, the reader can easily finish a section and come back later without losing their train of thought. Emotional intelligence is a key ingredient in successful leaders. This book reinforces that point through its broad examination of this trait. Anyone who aspires to be a leader or who is already in a leadership position will certainly benefit from this book. All in all, just a great read.

This book is like a professional development that you can enjoy.

A must have

I was already familiar with most of the articles featured in this book. We sent it a gift to our clients last Christmas. The loved it.

Goes through multiple situations and discusses how best to approach them. Excellent

The hints were there that this was primarily for management and business purposes - an area of work I am not in - but I decided to read this any way. It is useful, but not for the casual reader. Had I looked deeper into how business-related it is, in terms of emotional intelligence, I probably would not have bought the book. Great resource though! I still read it, maybe I will change careers paths one day haha.

While this is not your typical book with a story and a plot, it is full of a lot of useful information. From a management perspective this book encouraged me to look deeper into employee evals and the input of my co-workers is regards to my performance. My success as a manager depends on their abilities and success, so I should look forward to any input - good, bad or otherwise. While this book deals with larger companies and the hierarchies within them, there are still some great points made that could benefit a small, private business.

Great book with lots of research.

This is a great book. Based on my experiences during a 40+ year career, much of what is said is true. The book puts a number of emotional issues encountered in the workplace in their proper perspective and provides insight into dealing with them in a mature, productive manner. The book is an easy read, I read it on a cross country flight.

Excellent primer on what Emotional Intelligence is and why it's so important in the workplace. Quick read and will allow you to decide what areas you need improvement to focus on. Must read.

This is a good quick topical view of emotional intelligence. If you are looking for something more in depth about eq then this isn't the book.

So I bought this book “new” and when I opened the cover, there was a bunch of hair in between the cover and the first page… straight hair, about 2 inches long, a fair amount of it ( like a big pinch with all fingers) I don’t know how to feel about this…

I love this book. The book contains HBR from different researches that are put together in way that is easier to follow. I find it very useful. Every time I read this, I take new skill and apply it in real life. Highly recommend if you are managing a mid size team.

It's a great and easy read. I love the HBR books so worth the money and time it takes to read them.

More often than not, leaders neglect the emotional intelligence aspect of leadership. This book is eye opening and delves into critical aspects of leading; being aware of how the "aura" of upper echelon can affect an organization's successes or demise.

Anything from HBR is a good investment for working on yourself !! Can’t wait to read !!

This is a classic. I read it and loved it. For me I don't get why the iq score doesn't show other types of intellect.

Great condition and arrived on time

Absolutely great read! A nice compilation of solid articles on EQ. Should be on the desk of every manager.. or better on the desk of every professional.

Practically brand new!

My favorite book. Great lessons on leadership and emotional intelligence.

I otdered this in error and dont have a kindle. Pls refund. I ordered a hard copy which I wanted. Pls confirm refund. Thanks!

Lots of good articles and insights in this book

The wording is so overly done it's hard to comprehend. A lot of extra details that in my opinion is not necessary.

I ordered kindle by mistake. I don't have a kindle and only read hard or paperback books.

Great book with topics such as leadership and how important is emotional intelligence for every leader!

Excellent for self evaluation and dealing with people with a low EQ.

Perfect!!!. Thank you so much

Very good book. The whole top 10 tbr list is great. Highly recommend. a++++

Great resource

Good reading. Was required for one of my classes at my university.

I rally liked this book. I would recommend this book to new managers to understand emotional prospect of work environment.

Makes you self aware of you management style

Thumbs up.

Like NEW! I love it. Thank you so much!

Well written. His book ‘Focus’ a bit deep. It’s not a novel though

Great read

As expected. Would order again and recommend.

Certainly a "Must Read", and not only for managers. Glad I came across these articles, and that fate gave me ample time to Read them!

Excellent book easy to read

One of the best books I've read on emotional intelligence. A must read!

This series has made me a better leader and executive

Excellent condition, great prices, shipped quickly. Perfect.

Excellent read.

Love the book, bought 10 to hand out to my senior managers. also shipped on time as expected.

Great articles on EI!

GREAT PRICE, FAST SHIPPING

Not much new thought here, but ok!

Nice

Very insightful collection of articles that will help you gain a better understanding of Emotional Intelligence.

Good knowledge of what motivates leaders and teams.

Great collection of articles on EI. The first article on What Makes a Leader is probably the best HBR article that I've ever read. The articles on EI have been beneficial throughout my career. I revisit them periodically when I feel I need a reminder on how to use my EI skills.

This came damaged, bent cover looked worn

A good collection of HBR articles.

Awesome product. Arrived before time. Totally satisfied.

a good read

good book

Great book! Got it super fast!

This has good principles any business owner/manager can benefit from.

Solid essays/takeaways - it's worth a read and a re-read.

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There is no doubt now that having a well-honed emotional intelligence will make it easy for an individual to succeed, especially during this time when every opportunity to connect is available. This maybe one of the reasons why organizations such as Harvard Business Review continuously devote time, effort and financial resources to help our leaders all around the globe regardless of industry or occupation develop these sets of competencies. In this book, HBR compiles the best collections of its magazine articles which deal with different aspects of emotional intelligence. Of course, the discussion of this subject will not be complete without citing the works of Daniel Goleman. Hence, the very first article you will read is What Makes a Leader. This article discusses the different components of emotional intelligence, namely, self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Other articles are also treasure-trove of wisdom. In the Price of Incivility: Lack of respect hurts morale-and the bottom line Christine Porath and Christine Pearson talks about the negative effect of rude behaviors in different companies. While Diane Coutu deals with resiliency, Andrew Campbell and his other colleagues answer Why Good Leaders Make Bad Decisions. I find each article helpful in its own right. There are things that make me think about the things around me. More importantly, the most important lesson I learned in this collection of articles is that being emotionally intelligent requires actual experience and practice. You cannot learn this by just reading this book. You must act on it and it a part of your behaviors. But first you must know what you need to practice. This book will help.

This is one in a series of volumes that anthologizes what the editors of the Harvard Business Review consider to be "must reads" in a given business subject area, in this instance emotional intelligence. I have no quarrel with any of their selections, each of which is eminently deserving of inclusion. Were all of these ten article purchased separately as reprints, the total cost would be $60 and the practical value of any one of them exceeds that. Given the fact that Amazon now sells this one for only $14.97, that's quite a bargain. The same is true of volumes in other series such as "HBR Guide to...,""Harvard Business Review on...," and "Harvard Business Essentials." I also think there is great benefit derived from the convenience of having a variety of perspectives and insights gathered in a single volume In all of the volumes in the "HBR 10 Must Reads" series that I have read thus far, the authors and their HBR editors make skillful use of several reader-friendly devices that include "Idea in Brief" and "Idea in Action" sections, checklists with and without bullet points, boxed mini-commentaries (some of which are "guest" contributions from other sources), and graphic charts and diagrams that consolidate especially valuable information. These and other devices facilitate, indeed accelerate frequent review later of key points later. Those who read this volume will gain valuable information, insights, and counsel that will help them to monitor and channel their moods and emotions; make smart (i.e. empathic, "people") decisions; manage conflict and regulate emotions within their team; react to tough situations with circumspection and resilience; better understand their strengths, weaknesses, needs, values, and goals; and develop emotional agility. Although the first use of the term "emotional intelligence" is usually attributed to Wayne Payne's doctoral thesis, "A Study of Emotion: Developing Emotional Intelligence" (1985), Daniel Goleman is generally credited with doing more than anyone else has to establish and enrich emotional intelligence as a key element in terms of both personal growth and professional development. In an essay that serves as an introduction to the other material in this volume, "What Makes a Great Leader?" (HBR, June 1996), Goleman observes that "the most effective leaders are alike in one crucial; way: They all have a high degree of what has come to be known as [begin italics] emotional intelligence [end italics]...my research, along with recent studies, clearly shows that emotional intelligence is the sine qua non of leadership. Without it, a person can have the best training in the world, an incisive mind, and an endless supply of smart ideas, but he still won't make a great leader." In the other nine essays, o Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis, and Annie McKee explain why primal leadership is the "hidden driver of great performance" o Joel Brockner explains why it is so difficult to be "fair o Andrew Campbell, Jo Whitehead, and Sydney Finkelstein explain why so many good leaders make such bad decisions o Vanessa Urch Druskat and Steven B. Wolff explain how to build the emotional intelligence of groups o Christine Porath and Christine Pearson examine the price of civility and explain why and how it hurts morale -- and the bottom line o Diane L. Coutou explains how resiliency works o Susan David and Christina Congleton discuss emotional agility: How effective leaders manage their negative thoughts and feelings o Jay M. Jackman and Myra H. Strober explain fear of feedback and how to overcome it o Kerry A. Bunker, Kathy E. Kram, and Sharon Ting on delaying promotions of fast trackers: "the young and the clueless" Here are two other perspectives on emotional intelligence: "Highly sensitive people are too often perceived as weaklings or damaged goods. To feel intensely is not a symptom of weakness, it is the trademark of the truly alive and compassionate. It is not the empath who is broken, it is society that has become dysfunctional and emotionally disabled. There is no shame in expressing your authentic feelings. Those who are at times described as being a 'hot mess' or having 'too many issues' are the very fabric of what keeps the dream alive for a more caring, humane world. Never be ashamed to let your tears shine a light in this world." Anthon St. Maarten "People who seek psychotherapy for psychological, behavioral or relationship problems tend to experience a wide range of bodily complaints...The body can express emotional issues a person may have difficulty processing consciously...I believe that the vast majority of people don't recognize what their bodies are really telling them. The way I see it, our emotions are music and our bodies are instruments that play the discordant tunes. But if we don't know how to read music, we just think the instrument is defective." Charlette Mikulka I agree with Goleman that emotional intelligence can be learned. "The process is not easy. It takes time and, most of all, commitment. But the benefits that come from having a well-developedc emotional intelligence, for the individual and for the organization, make it worth the effort." Those who wish to explore the subject in much greater depth are urged to check out two of Goleman's books: Primal Leadership: Learning to Lead with Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ (2003, co-authored with Boyatzis and McKee, and Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ (2005) as well as Emotional Intelligence 2.0 (2009), co-authored by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves.

Great insights on how we can better manage our emotions, how we can work with our emotions to communicate with others better, and most importantly understand what others mean based off their emotions.

It’s a collection of HBR articles of Emotional Intelligence, starting with the 5 core components of EI: self awareness, self regulation, motivation, empathy and social skills followed with more in depth articles highlighting the important of EI to be successful as business leaders. Highly recommended.

Outstanding leadership hinges on the presence of emotional intelligence, a concept that is still unknown by many yet any deficiencies in learning can be resolved. A book like this can focus your mind and lead you on to the right path. Here is a collection of ten essays, previously published in the Harvard Business Review, which the editors believe really explain the concept and necessity of emotional intelligence. After reading through them, one can concur and the use of different essays provides several approaches to really underline the topic. The reader will get to understand what emotional intelligence really is, they will be able to assess their own emotions, strengths, weaknesses, needs, values, and goals and also learn how to leverage it in leadership positions. The book starts by noting that without emotional intelligence, a person can have the best training in the world, an incisive, analytical mind and an endless supply of smart ideas, but they still won’t make a great leader. That sentence might strike many a “leader” with fear. One nice thing about this book is that you are getting a lot of intelligence on other topics at the same time which will, if correctly applied, help the reader, their business and make the lives of many co-workers also better. You just need to approach this book with a truly open and inquisitive mind and let the knowledge flow in! This was an enjoyable book that you could dip in and out of, reading an essay at a time when you have a bit of spare time. It was not an onerous read and the book is fairly giving with its knowledge and wisdom.

Look, I'm an authoritative person at work because you are there to do a job and go home. Listening to this audible, changed my life at work and at home. Just look up "emotional intelligence" on the dictionary and google and find how critical it is when being a leader and person in general. Swear to god.

I'm generally a pretty big fan of HBR's must read books, and I am once again a fan of this collection. As someone who subscribes to HBR, I see these collections as great for people who w ant insight into specific topics like emotional intelligence. As a whole, this new book examining emotional intelligence takes you from the original conceptualization of EQ to some of the more recent ideas on the subject. As EQ has become a dominant feature within the business world, I think this book is a great read for anyone studying business, management, or leadership.

Very satisfied

I am an avid reader of hbr and I've really tried to step up my reading about EI. There are several great articles but the articles in the end of the book seem to struggle to add value. It's a great book but you may be better off getting a subscription to hbr.org and pull up more articles on your own.

The book is easy to read with tips to help implement the described practices. Vignettes are entertaining and allow the reader to see the emotional intelligence in action.

I liked it

This book comes as advertised! I have a few of the set and was happy to add this one to the list. Great articles, stories, insights and encouragement! I highly recommend this book, if you are or endeavor to be in business.

Compre ese libro como reglao para mi novia y le encanto

Excellent collection or content.

An excellent book which I used for my M Ed studies.

Excellent articles to support grounded leadership and team collaboration.

Very poor papwr quality. And return is not allowed only replacement by the seller. Not worth the money. This is a duplicate.

Honestly, EI is important. That's all the book talks about. Leads to higher performance, happier employees, blablaba. I had higher hopes than this.

It’s a nice book, gives you a good insight on emotional intelligence but it’s a bit of a slow reader.

It really had been useful to read n adapt the narrative to excel.

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The top cover and the first couple of pages were damaged/torne.

This book teaches the emotions behaviour and gives a lot of examples to support its claims which is very nice.

Der Inhalt des gesamten Buches passt auf eine Seite.

Excellent read! So very important for senior executives for success.

GOOD BOOK

O livro induz a excelentes reflexões para a vida profissional e pessoal, de uma forma clara e de fácil leitura

Totally outstanding

Awesome service and value for money. Thank you.

Excellent Book. definitely helps for improvement of professional and personal life.The techniques suggested is more useful and beneficial.

Good read

Great book about how Emotional Intelligence can be used at the work place.

Well written book! I can highly recommend to read it. It helped me as a preparation for my management studies.

As a driver trainer I deliver a number of driver behavioural change courses, and I found this book to be very informative.

Good Abd covers broad areas