THE’emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to recognize, understand and manage emotionsboth their own and that of others. Measuring your EQ can offer valuable insights into how you deal with stress, interpersonal relationships, and professional challenges.
Although the IQ (IQ) is often considered crucial for academic and professional success, it is not the only parameter to measure our abilities. THE’emotional intelligencein fact, provides an alternative vision, highlighting the importance of skills such as empathy, self-awareness and the ability to respond consciously to emotions.
Here are seven books that will guide you to discover and enhance your EQ, helping you better understand yourself and others.
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Coleman (Rizzoli)
First published in 1995, this book is considered a milestone in modern psychology and brought the concept of emotional intelligence to the general public. Goleman explains how emotions are a critical factor for personal and professional success, going beyond simple IQ. With a basis of neuroscientific and psychological studies, it analyzes the five main components of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, motivation, empathy and social skills. In addition to offering innovative theory, Goleman offers practical strategies to develop these skills and improve the quality of your life. You can find it here.
Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves (the meeting point)
Emotional Intelligence 2.0 is a practical manual that offers concrete strategies and a step-by-step program to fully develop your emotional potential. According to the authors, 90% of the most successful people boast a high emotional quotient (EQ), a factor believed to be twice as important as intelligence quotient (IQ) in achieving their goals. The book divides emotional intelligence into four essential skills: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management. Through the TalentSmart program, Bradberry and Greaves provide tools to measure your EQ, identify and harness your emotional abilities, and augment them with 66 targeted strategies, all supported by more than a decade of research and tested by top executives of global companies. The book also includes access to an updated version of the online EQ test, providing a complete path to improving your EQ and personal success. You can find it here.
The Advantage of Emotional Intelligence by Steven J. Stein, Howard E. Book (Unicomunicazione.it)
This practical, well-researched book shows how every person can understand and develop emotional intelligence to:
Through 15 key elements such as self-awareness, flexibility, empathy and impulse control, this guide offers techniques for solving communication problems and improving relationships. The result of the most recent update of the Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i), the text allows you to exploit emotions as allies in daily life, at home and at work, equipping the reader with the essential tools for one’s emotional success. You can find it here.
How to Control Your Emotions by Richard Rokicki (independent ed.)
In this manual, psychologist Richard Rokicki offers a gradual path to understand and manage emotions, overcoming negativity and anxiety. Through practical advice and concrete solutions, Rokicki guides readers towards a more stable emotional balance and a more peaceful and fulfilling life. The book is designed to help you develop confidence and inner strength, unleashing your full potential. Here you can find it.
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Every parent wants to help their children develop their talents and live fully, and emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in this journey. In this book, psychologist John Gottman, an expert on relationships between parents and children, explains how parents can become “emotional coaches” for their children. Through clear explanations and practical examples, Gottman guides parents in the fundamental stages of emotional development – from managing emotions to impulse control, from listening to overcoming conflicts – providing the tools to help their children grow stronger and happier. You can find it here
Emotional Intelligence for Couples by John Gottman (
Emotional intelligence is one of the most significant discoveries in recent psychology, with a revolutionary impact on many aspects of human relationships. However, there is an area in which it is essential: one in which empathy, attention to others, tenacity, self-control and the ability to understand other people’s feelings become the true indispensable skills. You can find it here.
Educate with fairy tales. How to develop children’s emotional intelligence by Gino Aldi
Fairy tales represent the realm of imagination and a unique language of fantasy, which often does not receive the attention it deserves. In his book, Gino Aldi guides readers to discover the fairy tale as an ideal expressive tool to help children grow and communicate their inner world. Parents and teachers can learn here to educate on emotions using their imagination, the natural language of the little ones. A difficulty associated with a lack of emotional intelligence is alexithymia, a condition that compromises the awareness and regulation of emotions, preventing one from recognizing one’s own and others’ emotional states. Recent studies link alexithymia to experiences of childhood violence and neglect, in line with Bowlby’s attachment theory: the emotional interactions between the child and the attachment figure influence the maturation of the brain areas responsible for managing emotions. You can find it here.
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