In 'Emotional Intelligence,' Daniel Goleman presents a compelling argument that emotional intelligence (EI) is crucial for success, happiness, and virtue. Drawing on research in psychology and neuroscience, Goleman explains how EI, which includes self-awareness, self-discipline, and empathy, shapes our destiny. The book details five key skills of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, managing emotions, motivation, recognizing emotions in others, and social skills. Goleman shows how these skills can be nurtured and strengthened throughout adulthood, benefiting our health, relationships, and work performance[2][3][4].
In *Optimal*, Daniel Goleman and Cary Cherniss reveal how emotional intelligence can help individuals have a great day, any day. They explain how to set realistic, attainable goals to feel satisfied with a productive day and consistently work at an optimal level. Based on research of how hundreds of people build the inner architecture of having a good day, they describe what an optimal state feels like and show how emotional intelligence is key to achieving this state. The book is the culmination of decades of scientific discoveries on emotional intelligence, offering practical methods for enhancing emotional intelligence, improving engagement, productivity, and overall satisfaction. It equips readers to become highly effective leaders and build organizational cultures that empower workers to sustain high performance.
The psychologist, writer and journalist Daniel Goleman is the author the bestselling book Emotional Intelligence and many more popular titles exploring the workings of the mind. His new book, co-authored with fellow psychologist and academic Cary Cherniss, is Optimal: How to Sustain Excellence Every Day. The book highlights practical methods for applying the principles of emotional intelligence to everyday life so more people can enter an optimal state of high performance – offering a roadmap to how to be your best, every day. Joining Goleman to discuss the book is molecular biologist and science communicator Dr Güneş Taylor, postdoctoral research scientist at The Francis Crick Institute.
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