Emotional Intelligence
by Daniel Goleman · first published 1995
61% recommend25% neutral14% critical
Why HN recommends it
An accessible look at how emotions drive behavior, with chapters on the brain and the amygdala that help readers understand and manage their reactions and empathy. Suits non-experts
Common criticism: Some find it anecdote-heavy and a laborious read with little actionable advice
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¿Por qué algunas personas parecen dotadas de un don especial que les permite vivir bien, aunque no sean las que más se destacan por su inteligencia? ¿Por qué no siempre el alumno más inteligente termina siendo el más exitoso? ¿Por qué unos son más capaces que otros para enfrentar contratiempos, superar obstáculos y ver las dificultades bajo una óptica distinta? El libro demuestra cómo la inteligencia emocional puede ser fomentada y fortalecida en todos nosotros, y cómo la falta de la misma puede influir en el intelecto o arruinar una carrera. La inteligencia emocional nos permite tomar c
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…think emotional/social literacy is perhaps even more fundamental than our other "traditional" literacies. We've just forgotten the habit as a society of teaching it to our children. Speaking of books, "Emotional Intelligence" by Daniel Goleman is fantastic for this stuff. Psychotherapy is also very, very useful (if of course it's with a good therapist). Edit: One more thing. I was standing outside a computer room after hours…
on “How Studying Body Language Changed the Way I Socialize” ↗Some that others haven't mentioned: How to take Smart Notes: https://takesmartnotes.com/ Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman. Good for helping you to recognize how your mind is working, and to work with it to improve yourself. How To Practice by The Dalai Lama. Again, understand your mind to improve your…
on “Ask HN: What are the best books for professional effectiveness?” ↗Book suggestion thread: Go. Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ (http://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Intelligence-Matter-More-Tha...)
on “Your Most Important Skill: Empathy” ↗I'm not a guru, but I have my own experience, which matches resent publicly accepted studies. http://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Intelligence-Matter-More-Tha... is a good starting point. I think everyone involved (I'm with Asperger's) should study the topic, to be able to understand (and then make a corrections to) one's own behavior, instead…
on “Kindergarten enrollment dates affect ADHD diagnosis rates” ↗Books Read: Never Split the difference by Chris Voss (FLIPPING AMAZING! This book is so good I didn't want to share it here.) Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman (Fantastic Look into how we as humans work and how to deal with each other and ourselves) Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (Enjoyable and entertaining) The Martian by Andy Weir (The…
on “Ask HN: Books you read in 2018?” ↗…Kevin Behr, George Spafford) General: * The Goal (Eliyahu Goldratt) * Turn the Ship Around! (L David Marquet) * Just Culture (Sidney Dekker) * Leadership on the Line (Ronald Heifetz, Marty Linsky) * Emotional Intelligence (Daniel Goleman)
on “A reading list for new engineering managers” ↗…scientific language, was probably created by some of the books I read) so it may have hurt more than it helped. Still, I started to get some insight into my limitations in high school. Then the book Emotional Intelligence came out around the time I graduated, and I read it cover to cover several times. It was just a self-help book, but it instantly clicked with me and gave coherence to a lot of half-formed ideas I had.…
on “What kind of girl do you think I am?” ↗I believe he was referring to Daniel Goleman's Emotional Intelligence[1]. Edit: Though it's been a while since I read it last, I remember finding it very informative and insightful. I don't think you need to be a psychologist or neuroscience expert to read it and benefit.…
on “Who took a chance on you?” ↗Yeah, EI is a major factor. I read Daniel Goleman's book some years ago. It was definitely a worthwhile read: http://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Intelligence-Matter-More-Tha...
on “Ask PG: How do you effectively deal with incredibly smart people?” ↗Sadly, that is not the case. Here is the groundbreaking work on this subject. http://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Intelligence-Matter-More-Tha...
on “Increased numbers of psychopaths in senior managerial positions?” ↗…channel. It is fantastic, I can't recommend this enough, even if you are not interested in learning pickup - it will be one of the most influential things you've ever watched. About books - I've heard that Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman is great.
on “Ask HN: Best books about non-technical skills you have ever read?” ↗I quite like Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman. I struggle a lot with connecting with my emotions and that book really helped me intelectualize them. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26329.Emotional_Intellige...
on “Emotions You Don’t Feel” ↗You should read Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman. Sounds like you could use some.
on “Ask HN: What people skills do you wish you learned earlier in your career?” ↗My apologies, I knocked that comment out super quick between chores and forgot about it. How to Practice is by the Dalai Lama: https://smile.amazon.com/How-Practise-Way-Meaningful-Life-dp... Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman: https://smile.amazon.com/Emotional-Intelligence-Matter-More-...
on “Ask HN: What book changed your life?” ↗The key is called Emotional Intelligence. That book is one of the best about that topic: https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Intelligence-Matter-More-Th...
on “Ask HN: I always beat the technical interview but never get the job. Why?” ↗