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Emotional Intelligence

By: Daniel Goleman
Narrated by: Barrett Whitener
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Publisher's Summary

This program features a new introduction read by Daniel Goleman and a bonus dialogue between the author and Jon Kabat-Zinn.

It is the tenth anniversary since the first publication of Daniel Goleman's groundbreaking bestseller, Emotional Intelligence, which maps the territory where IQ meets EQ, where we apply what we know to how we live. Spending over a year on the New York Times bestseller list, Emotional Intelligence provided the evidence for what many successful people already knew: being smart isn't just a matter of mastering facts; it's a matter of mastering your own emotions and understanding the emotions of the people around you.

©1995 Daniel Goleman (P)2001 Books on Tape Inc., Published by Audio Renaissance, a Division of Holtzbrinck Publishers LLC

Critic Reviews

"Fascinating...well-researched...an engrossing, captivating work." (Booklist)

"Impressive in its scope and depth, staggering in its implications." (Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., author of Wherever You Go, There You Are)

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Narration too fast

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The narration was too fast, particularly where concepts were explained, and more time would've been helpful to try to process the information. Even when I tried to slow down the speed of the narration, there was an echo, so that was deterring. It would've been more helpful if the narration was slower.

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Thoroughly enjoyable

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Loved this book. Well research, speaks with clarity and certainty. Well read and highly enjoyable. Elaborates on key points without being repetitive. Especially good for parents and anyone with emotional challenges.

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Very educational

The reader has a very monotone voice however the content of the book is put into a real world context. Some excellent pointers to reader further and put into action in my own life. I recommend this for anyone interested in how emotional intelligence can improve overall well-being and interactions within the community.

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Amazing contente. Sloopy recording.

The content of the book is excellent, however, many times thought the recording, it will skip or fast forward and I found that extremely frustrating and disappointing. I will buy the actual book and read it to make up for the parts missed.

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Incredibly insightful, but audio skips

An amazing read - intelligent and insightful! Audio skips, maybe 6 occasions throughout. Otherwise brilliant!

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Not as I expected

Less practical solutions for personal development it's more about why emotional intelligence matters and how it functions and develops. Old book and old style...

The voice is old fashion and not engaging at all. It was off putting till I got used to it.

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Essential book on understanding EI

This book is an essential read if for understanding the influences of how a person develops emotional intelligence. There is a good chunk of conceptual knowledge in each chapter, supported by anecdotes or practical scenarios.

Worth the time listening.

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Not what I expected!

If you want to learn how to improve your EI, this is not very suitable book! But if you are a parent of babies or young children, it teaches you how to raise an emotionally intelligent child!

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Best book

This is a very good book. Eyes opening.a lot of examples and situations easy to understand.

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Useful Information

Great book with lots of information that I'll use in my day to day interactions with people. narration was easy to listen to and understand. Well worth buying.

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