Emotional Intelligence 2.0: A Guide to Increasing Your EQ
“Emotional Intelligence 2.0” by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves is a practical guide to understanding and improving your emotional intelligence (EQ). The book is based on the authors’ research with over 500,000 people and provides a clear framework for developing your EQ.
The Four Core Skills of Emotional Intelligence
The book is divided into four sections, each focusing on a core EQ skill:
- Self-Awareness: The ability to accurately perceive your own emotions.
- Self-Management: The ability to use your emotional awareness to manage your behavior.
- Social Awareness: The ability to understand the emotions of others.
- Relationship Management: The ability to use your emotional awareness to manage your interactions with others.
A Practical Approach to EQ Development
What sets “Emotional Intelligence 2.0” apart is its practical approach. The book includes a passcode to take the online Emotional Intelligence Appraisal, which provides a personalized assessment of your EQ. It then offers 66 proven strategies for increasing your EQ, allowing you to create a customized development plan.