Working with Emotional Intelligence
by Daniel Goleman
★ Top 25 book of 1998 · #14 on Best Books of 1998
Drawing on extensive research and access to business leaders worldwide, Goleman argues that emotional intelligence counts for twice as much at work as IQ or technical skill. It follows his earlier book on the subject.
Best for: Ambitious professionals wanting promotion and better relationships with colleagues
Working with Emotional Intelligence is #14 on BookWard's Best Books of 1998, out of 36 1998 books that cleared our data bar.
What Working with Emotional Intelligence is about
Daniel Goleman, following up on his earlier work on emotional intelligence, turns his attention to the workplace. Drawing on unusual access to business leaders around the world and the careful research he is known for, he argues that emotional intelligence matters twice as much at work as cognitive abilities such as IQ or technical expertise.
The book speaks to people who want more success in their jobs, better chances of promotion and easier relationships with colleagues. The tone is informative and practical, and the case is persuasive.
Working with Emotional Intelligence on the Best Books of 1998
Working with Emotional Intelligence came out in 1998. Of the 36 books first published in 1998 that met BookWard's data bar, it ranks #14 on our Best Books of 1998 list.
Why it made the list: 193 readers have shelved it on Open Library. The list ranks each year’s books on how many readers have picked them up, how highly readers rate them, and how many are reading them right now.
Nearby on the 1998 list
- Skellig David Almond, #12
- The Poisonwood Bible Barbara Kingsolver, #13
- A Beautiful Mind Sylvia Nasar, #15
- Change Your Brain, Change Your Life Daniel G. Amen, #16
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The numbers behind it
- Readers: 174 want to read it, 14 are reading it now and 5 have read it, according to Open Library.
| Signal | This book (0 to 100) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 33 | 55% |
| Reader love | 58 | 25% |
| Being read right now | 58 | 20% |
Questions about Working with Emotional Intelligence
When was Working with Emotional Intelligence published?
Working with Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman was first published in 1998.
Was Working with Emotional Intelligence one of the best books of 1998?
Working with Emotional Intelligence is #14 on BookWard's Best Books of 1998, out of 36 1998 books that cleared our data bar. 193 readers have shelved it on Open Library.
Why is Working with Emotional Intelligence on the Best Books of 1998 list?
193 readers have shelved it on Open Library.
More of the best books of 1998
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets J. K. Rowling, #1
- Holes Louis Sachar, #2
- A Clash of Kings George R. R. Martin, #3
- Bag of Bones Stephen King, #4
- Among the Hidden Margaret Peterson Haddix, #5
- Who Moved My Cheese? Spencer Johnson, #6
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How we know
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