Stein Emotional Intelligence For Dummies

Erscheinungsjahr 2009
ISBN: 978-0-470-16089-3
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 384 Seiten, E-Book

Being aware of and in control of your emotions is one of the keysto success in life -- both professionally and personally.Emotional Intelligence For Dummies will show you how to takecontrol of your emotions rather than letting your emotions controlyou! Discover how developing your emotional intelligence canfurther your relationships with others, in the workplace and athome. Emotional awareness is also a critical skill for careersuccess, and Dr. Stein provides practical exercises for developingthis skill and achieving your professional and personal goals. Healso provides valuable insights into how emotional intelligence canbe applied to raising children and teenagers and realizing personalhappiness. Full of lively anecdotes and practical advice,Emotional Intelligence For Dummies is the ideal book foranyone who wants to get smart about their feelings and reach thenext level at work and at home.
* Manage your emotions - identify your feelings, determine whatbeliefs cause negative emotions, and stop self-destructivebehaviors
* Discover the power of empathy - read other people's emotionsthrough facial cues and body language and show them you understandtheir feelings
* Thrive at work - find a job that's right for you, overcomehassles and fears, and develop your leadership skills
* Build and sustain meaningful relationships - discover how totake your partner's emotional temperature and manage emotions togrow closer
* Raise an emotionally intelligent child - keep your cool withyour child, coax shy children out of their shells, and get yourchild to be less aggressive and defiant

Autoren/Hrsg.

Stein, Steven J.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword.
Introduction.
Part I: There's a New Kind of Intelligence in Town.
Chapter 1: Feeling Smart.
Chapter 2: Assessing Your Emotional Intelligence.
Chapter 3: Finding Happiness.
Part II: The Essentials of Emotional Intelligence.
Chapter 4: Investigating the Science Behind EmotionalIntelligence.
Chapter 5: Becoming More Aware of Your Emotions.
Chapter 6: Managing Your Emotions.
Chapter 7: Understanding Empathy.
Chapter 8: Managing Other People's Emotions.
Part III: Taking Emotional Intelligence to Work.
Chapter 9: Dealing with Diffi cult Workplace Situations.
Chapter 10: Succeeding Through Emotional Intelligence.
Chapter 11: Becoming an Emotionally Intelligent Leader.
Chapter 12: Creating an Emotionally Intelligent Workplace.
Chapter 13: Getting Through College with EmotionalIntelligence.
Part IV: Using Emotional Intelligence at Home.
Chapter 14: Creating Emotionally Intelligent Relationships.
Chapter 15: Parenting with Emotional Intelligence.
Chapter 16: Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Improve Your Emotional Intelligence.
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Help Diffi cult People with TheirEmotional Intelligence.
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Make the World a More EmotionallyIntelligent Place.
Appendix: Resources for Emotional and Social Intelligence.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Steven J. Stein, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and CEO of Multi-Health Systems (MHS), a leading international test publishing company. A leading expert on psychological assessment and emotional intelligence, he has consulted to military and government agencies, including the U.S. Air Force, Army, and Navy; special units of the Pentagon; and the FBI Academy; as well as corporate organizations, including American Express, Canyon Ranch, and professional sports teams.