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christina
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book!
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2018
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I think everyone should read this whether they think they are emotionally intelligent or not! A good overview of this basic info made quick and simple. Lots of easy strengthening activities to follow through with and add to your daily routine.
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Boozer
4.0 out of 5 stars Not just for dummies
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2011
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I have been reading lots of books on Emotional Intelligence. However, not every book can be judged by its title. Take the book entitled, "Emotional Intelligence for Dummies", for example. Of course I knew that sooner or later such a book would appear on the long list of similar books for dummies. But I bought the book even though I don't consider myself a dummy about emotional intelligence. To my surprise, it was well written and full of helpful information.
Once you get past the title there is a wealth of information contained inside the book. The author, Steven Stein, co-authored "The EQ Edge" with Howard Book. Needless to say, Dr. Stein knows what he is talking about and I am now going to recommend "Emotional Intelligence for Dummies" to all my clients. What is important to know is that Dr. Stein is highly respected clinical psychologist who is considered an expert on emotional intelligence.
If I were to give any homework assignments on emotional intelligence, I would suggest that people need to pay particular attention to the last third of the Stein's book. Reading chapters 14 thru 16 would definitely help anyone who works with another person. But there would also be benefits for other relationships such as your spouse, best friend or life partner.
You don't have to be a dummy to read this book. However, I could almost guarantee that you would be a smarter person after you finished it.
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Adriaan Nieman
3.0 out of 5 stars Emotional Intelligence for Dummies
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2013
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The book is a terrific self-help guide for a person without any knowledge about emotional intelligence whatsoever. However, even a little knowledge about the subject makes the book superfluous and mediocre. I expected a lot more. The continuous warnings not to try anything at home, and to take tests only with the guidance of a professional, makes it a waste of time and money. I could have spent the time reading the book at a psychologist and completed the tests immediately, and have them interpreted. Eventually I would not suggest this as good reading to anybody. In my opinion the guidance of this book is self evident and common knowledge.
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Nichelle
5.0 out of 5 stars The exercises help a great deal.
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2018
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This book has provided actual processes by which I can learn to control my thoughts and emotional reactions to them no matter the situation. It is very helpful. The exercises help a great deal.
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C Davis
4.0 out of 5 stars A must read for everyone!
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2014
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If everyone read this book at some point in their lives, the world should be a better place. I will be handing this to my sons when they are old enough to understand the concept of EI. Having emigrated from another country, we've been prompted to assess out lives in every way and this book has helped us understand the relationships in our lives and ultimately why we emigrated. Easy to read, enough depth and good, interesting chapters.
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CJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good stuff! Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2017
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Very good stuff! Love it!
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Joe Aguilar
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2017
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this is perfect as I am an emotionally intelligent dummy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2016
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These books are great and this one covers the subject especially well in my opinion
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Roy
3.0 out of 5 stars couple of stars off because someone wrote in the book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2019
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the book is large and bulky with plenty of information. I want to improve my personality and the way i control my emotions so this book will help with that
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Amazon Addict
5.0 out of 5 stars A useful resource and easy to read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2017
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Useful-easy layout and some interesting topics. Found it handy for adding to my basic knowledge
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Sheila SCHASMITH
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2019
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Inguna
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 11, 2016
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Love this book
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juliet
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2015
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Excellent
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