Emotional Intelligence 2.0 - Hardcover

Bradberry, Dr Travis; Greaves Dr, Dr Jean

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0974320625 ISBN 13: 9780974320625

Publisher: Talentsmart, 2009

Synopsis

The #1 Best-Selling EQ Book — Over 3 Million Copies Sold

Times change. Emotions don't. In a noisy world full of quick fixes, one skill remains your strongest edge: emotional intelligence (EQ). Emotional Intelligence 2.0 has set the standard — not just as a bestseller, but as the foundational guide trusted by millions to unlock their potential and achieve lasting success — at work and in life.

Backed by research and trusted by Fortune 500 companies, Emotional Intelligence 2.0 has helped millions build the skills that matter most. Why? Because 90% of top performers have high EQ, and EQ is the single biggest predictor of performance.

Fully updated in 2021, this edition reflects the latest research in emotional intelligence and real-world strategies for success.

This book provides a proven, practical approach to increasing EQ using 66 time-tested strategies across the four core EQ skills:

1. Self-Awareness

2. Self-Management

3. Social Awareness

4. Relationship Management

Includes the #1 EQ Assessment Tool
Each copy includes a unique passcode to access the Emotional Intelligence Appraisal®:

Scientifically validated, taken by over 3 million people

Provides your EQ scores across the four core skills and guidance on which chapters to focus on for targeted improvement

Includes an online development plan and video-based lessons to extend the learning

A free retest to measure your progress

What Readers and Leaders Are Saying:

"Succinctly explains how to deal with emotions creatively and employ our intelligence in a beneficial way." —The Dalai Lama

"This book can drastically change the way you think about success…read it twice." —Patrick Lencioni, author, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

"Gives abundant, practical findings and insights with emphasis on how to develop EQ." —Stephen R. Covey, author, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

About this title

About the Author

Drs. Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves are award-winning authors and the cofounders of TalentSmart®⎯the world's #1 provider of emotional intelligence tests and training,serving more than 75% of Fortune 500 companies.

Their bestselling bookshave been translated into 25 languages and are available in more than 150 countries. Drs. Bradberry and Greaves have written for, or been covered by: Newsweek, BusinessWeek, Time, Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc., USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The Harvard Business Review.

From the Back Cover

"Emotional Intelligence 2.0 succinctly explains how to deal with emotions creatively and employ our intelligence in a beneficial way."
--THE DALAI LAMA

"Emotional Intelligence 2.0 is 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. It's nice to know that average IQ doesn't limit a person to average performance. And who can resist an online quiz with instant feedback?"
--Newsday

"This book can drastically change the way you think about success...read it twice."
--Patrick Lencioni, author, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Includes a passcode for online access to the world's bestselling emotional intelligence test, the Emotional Intelligence Appraisal®, which will show you where your EQ stands today and what you can do to begin maximizing it immediately.

Your test results will pinpoint which of the book's 66 emotional intelligence strategies will increase your EQ the most.

The book's smooth narrative style turns rigorous research into memorable stories and practical strategies that anyone can use to his or her advantage.

From the Inside Flap

"Emotional Intelligence 2.0 succinctly explains how to deal with emotions creatively and employ our intelligence in a beneficial way."
--THE DALAI LAMA

For the first time ever in a book, TalentSmart's revolutionary program helps you identify your EQ skills, build these skills into strengths, and enjoy consistent performance in the pursuit of important life objectives. The book contains 66 proven strategies from a decade-long effort to accurately measure and increase emotional intelligence. These strategies will help you to capitalize on the skills responsible for 58% of performance in all types of jobs.

Includes a passcode for online access to the world's bestselling emotional intelligence test, the Emotional Intelligence Appraisal®, which will show you where your EQ stands today and what you can do to begin maximizing it immediately.

Rooted in sound research involving more than 500,000 responses, this new edition of the test will:

-- Pinpoint which of the book's 66 emotional intelligence strategies will increase your EQ the most.

-- Reveal the specific behaviors responsible for your EQ scores.

The book's smooth narrative style turns rigorous research into memorable stories and practical strategies that anyone can use to his or her advantage.

Edition details

• Publisher: Talentsmart
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0974320625
• ISBN 13: 9780974320625
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 255