Emotional Intelligence 2.0
Emotional intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves is a book that aligns with the emotional intelligence test. I did not take the test, but I think you can get a lot of valuable information from reading the book alone.
Travis and Jean show readers what emotional intelligence looks like through scenarios and testimonials. In the scenarios, you read about an individual with different emotional intelligence scores in a working environment. Then, you read what their coworkers say about them based on how they handle difficulties at work. If you have taken the test, you can compare your score to the charts provided and the scenarios. Readers also get to score themselves on self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. After reading the scenarios and writing down your score, the book's remainder focuses on teaching you ways to build your self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management skills.
Self-awareness Strategies:
Learning your discomfort
keeping a journal about your emotions visiting your values
Seeking feedback
Getting to know yourself under pressure
Self-management Strategies
Breathing,
Counting to 10
Sleeping on it
Smiling and laughing more
Learning the valuable lesson from every encounter
Excepting the change is just around the corner
Social Awareness Strategies
Greeting people by name
Watching your body language
Making time for everything
Planning for social gatherings
Practicing the art of listening
Reading the room
Relationship Management Strategies
Being open and curious
Avoiding giving mixed signals
Building trust
Acknowledging other people's feelings
This book is jampacked with many useful psychological and social tips that can help you develop better emotional intelligence. It was an easy read and an excellent reminder for best practices when dealing with difficult life situations. I recommend getting this book if you are interested in self-improvement and growing in your self-awareness.
