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Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ

by Daniel Goleman

Summary & Key Takeaways

We’ve always been told that IQ is the primary measure of success. But what if the smartest people in the room aren’t the ones with the highest IQ, but the highest EQ?In today’s 5-minute briefing on Daniel Goleman’s groundbreaking book, “Emotional Intelligence,” we explore why your ability to understand and manage emotions—both your own and others’—is the single greatest predictor of life success. Discover the difference between the “thinking brain” and the “feeling brain” and why mastering the latter is non-negotiable.

About the Author

Daniel Goleman

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Daniel Goleman is a psychologist and former science journalist for The New York Times, where he reported on the brain and behavioral sciences for over a decade. He holds a PhD from Harvard University. Goleman is best known for his 1995 international bestseller, Emotional Intelligence, which …

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