A greater part of the personality development has to be looked into
When it comes to personal development, human beings pay attention to intelligence quotient or IQ. But one-off tracks from gaining any insight into the emotional quotient, or EQ, which also makes part of the personality. Though not as important as IQ, emotional quotient is necessary to build a personality. The importance of emotional intelligence comes into play when it comes to maintaining successful relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. At the same time, it helps in adapting to different environments. Here are some books that can help one build their EQ.
Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ – Daniel Goleman
The author puts into perspective that intellectual intelligence alone won't aid in achieving self-improvement, unless there is the presence of EQ. The author through various facts and figures gathered via neuroscience and psychology helps the reader understand the critical skills for success. The author at the same time provides suggestions for how people can improve their EQ, that will result in enhanced connections, job satisfaction, and well-being.
Emotional Intelligence 2.0 – Travis Bradberry, Patrick Lencioni and Jean Greaves
In this book, the authors' associate emotional intelligence with the stress one goes through in today's age and time. At the same time, the pressure of the economic conditions and challenging workplace puts a lot of pressure on one's emotional stability. The authors, through their research, have presented various tools that will assist people in adapting to stressful environments and diverting the negative thoughts that arise as a result of them. Some of the most significant benefits that the book gives people are clear insights into social awareness, self-awareness, relationship management, and self-management.
Go Suck a Lemon: Strategies for Improving Your Emotional Intelligence – Michael Cornwall
This book is an incredible resource for helping and teaching people through practical exercises on improving their emotional intelligence. According to the author, the work one does on improving one's EQ begins with a dedication to self-development as well as levels of competence in ones thinking and behaviour. People who are emotionally healthy think before acting and the criteria of the book are to teach one to get there. The book also provides a process that people can use when pursuing any assignment with greater care and consideration.
A few other books are The EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and Your Success – Steven J. Stein and Howard E. Book, The EQ Difference: A Powerful Plan for Putting Emotional Intelligence to Work – Adele B. Lynn, The New Psycho-Cybernetics – Maxwell Maltz, and Building Emotional Intelligence – Linda Lantieri.
