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Emotional Intelligence 2.0

All sentient beings possess awareness, but among them human beings possess great intelligence. Subject to a constant stream of positive and negative thoughts and emotions, what distinguishes us as human beings is that we are capable of positive change. Emotional Intelligence 2.0 succinctly explains how to deal with emotions creatively and employ our intelligence in a beneficial way.

the Dalai Lama

A fast read with compelling anecdotes and good context in which to understand and improve your score.

Newsweek

Surveys of 500,000 people on the role of emotions in daily life have enabled the authors to hone EQ assessment to a 28-question online survey that can be completed in seven minutes.

The Washington Post

Read worthy strategies for improving emotional intelligence skills make this our how-to book of the week. Its nice to know that average IQ doesnt limit a person to average performance. And who can resist an online quiz with instant feedback?

Newsday

This book gives abundant, practical findings and insights with emphasis on how to develop EQ. Research shows convincingly that EQ is more important than IQ in almost every role and many times more important in leadership roles.

Stephen R. Covey, author of the perennial bestseller,
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Emotional intelligence is an extremely important skill to have for personal and professional success. This book is excellent and the learning included in the free online test is cutting-edge. I strongly recommend it.

Ken Blanchard, bestselling business book author of
all time; coauthor The One Minute Manager

My clients tend to be very successful and incredibly busy. This book delivers valuable insights without wasting time! My coaches and I have done powerful work aided by this book and the emotional intelligence test that comes with it. A fantastic combination for learning the skills that are critical to high job performance.

Marshall Goldsmith, bestselling author of
What Got You Here Wont Get You There, and
premier executive educator as ranked by
The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Harvard Business Review,
and Fast Company

At last a book that gives how tos rather than just what tos. We need no more convincing that emotional intelligence is at the core of life success. What we need are practical ways of improving it. Bradberry and Greaves brilliant new book is a godsend. It will change your life.

Joseph Grenny, New York Times bestselling coauthor of,
Crucial Conversations

This book is filled with wisdom, inspiration, and practical advice, rooted in groundbreaking research. The authors positive strategies are immensely powerful and will change the way you look at your life, your work, and the world.

Captain D. Michael Abrashoff,
author of the bestseller Its Your Ship

If youre wondering why your career is stalled or plateauedor if you simply want to get on the fast track to the next levelthis book is a must-read. Emotional intelligence is the sine qua non of success at work and this book gives you a quick-start to developing critical skills and behaviors to complement your technical expertise.

Lois P. Frankel, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author,
Nice Girls Dont Get the Corner Office

This book is a wake-up call for anyone who wants to dramatically improve their work life and strengthen their relationships. Drs. Bradberry and Greaves offer powerful research, practical strategies, and fascinating stories that will transform the way we think about ourselves and how we interact with those we care about the most.

Jim Loehr, New York Times bestselling author,
The Power of Full Engagement

I distributed the book to my entire team. We found it very helpful in our dealings with each other and our internal customers. With all the new buzzwords over the past few years, the heart and soul of a companys culture is how they support and promote emotional intelligence. Those with foresight see that emotional intelligence will separate the good companies from the great ones. This book is a wonderful tool for a grass-roots approach. If your desire is to be a truly resonant leader that people will trust and follow, this is an opportunity that cannot only change your professional career, but also your personal relationships.

Regina Sacha, vice president, human resources,
FedEx Custom Critical

In the fast lane of business life today, people spend more time on computer keyboards, BlackBerries and conference calls than they do in face-to-face communication. Were expected to piece together broken conversations, cryptic voicemails, and abbreviated text messages to figure out how to proceed. In this increasingly complex web, emotional intelligence is more important than ever before. This book is filled with invaluable insights and information that no one can afford to ignore.

Rajeev Peshawaria, executive director,
Goldman Sachs International

Drs. Bradberry and Greaves have created a gem that is powerful and easy to read. This book provides a captivating look at the things that matter most in life. Succeeding in Hollywood is as tough as any business, and emotional intelligence skills are essential. I highly recommend this book.

Matt Olmstead, executive producer, Prison Break and NYPD Blue

This is a wonderful, practical, helpful book full of tools and techniques you can use to get along better with all the people in your life.

Brian Tracy, bestselling author, Eat That Frog

Drs. Bradberry and Greaves have succeeded in creating a practical summary of emotional intelligence. Without being simplistic, this book is accessible to managers and employees who need a quick yet sophisticated understanding of the topic. This book and TalentSmart e-learning are important components of Nokias management and employee development programs.

Jennifer Tsoulos, M.S., human resources, Nokia Mobile Phones

Whip out your pen and get ready to take copious notes. This wonderful gem of a book is chock-a-block full of invaluable insights and incredibly useful suggestionsbacked by strong scientific evidence. Word for word this is the most precious book Ive read in a long time. I will give it to all my friends and clients as the one must read for the season.

Jim Belasco, New York Times bestselling coauthor,
Flight of the Buffalo

This book is a great resource for those of us charged with providing emergency services to the public. Through the simple and effective steps outlined in the book, I was able to learn and subsequently put into practice the emotional intelligence skills necessary to better relate to my customers during crisis situations. This book is a tool most supervisors should find useful in facilitating teamwork and promoting esprit de corps.