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Leadership in Action: Assessing Emotional Intelligence - A Talk with Cary Cherniss

Leadership in Action: Assessing Emotional Intelligence - A Talk with Cary Cherniss

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Publisher: Center for Creative Leadership

Publication Date: 01-DEC-2000

Insert Date: 08-MAY-2013

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Cary Cherniss has long been interested in emotional intelligence—a set of personal and interpersonal competencies that determine how people manage their feelings, interact, and communicate—and how it works in leaders. ...

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BSS The New Rules of EQ

BSS The New Rules of EQ

By: Rob Yeung

Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia)

Publication Date: 01-JUL-2012

Insert Date: 20-APR-2013

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If you have not heard of emotional intelligence - or EQ - what planet have you landed from? You may be sick of people bleating on and on about EQ. But it is undoubtedly true that being intelligent is not enough to get you ahead at work anymore. You also have to be emotionally intelligent. In this savvy book, business psychologist Rob Yeung explains succinctly and accessibly the rules to behaving in an emotionally intelligent way. Far from being pure psychobabble, EQ is about finding out what makes others tick and can be highly effective. What are their hot buttons? Once you know what...

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The Rules of Love, 2nd Edition

The Rules of Love, 2nd Edition

By: Richard Templar

Publisher: Pearson International

Publication Date: 25-FEB-2013

Insert Date: 02-APR-2013

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Is there something these people know that we don’t? Is there something we can all benefit from? The answer is a resounding yes. They know The Rules of Love .   The Rules of Love are a set of guiding principles that will help form and sustain strong, enduring and ultimately life enhancing relationships.   ...

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Get Rid of Stress and Burnout: Boost Productivity with Emotional Control

Get Rid of Stress and Burnout: Boost Productivity with Emotional Control

By: Laura Stack

Publisher: The Productivity Pro

Publication Date: 15-FEB-2013

Insert Date: 06-MAR-2013

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The nature of work today can intensify emotional reactions. As you face the pressures of more work, more interaction with coworkers, and more stressful deadlines, you're likely to find yourself in situations where it is critical to identify and control your emotions. Unmanaged stress not only destroys your productivity, but it can also destroy your health. Stress is a known factor in 70 percent of all diseases, so people must learn to boost their energy and reduce tension. This e-book examines the link between your emotions and stress and teaches behavioral techniques to help you...

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Put Emotional Intelligence to Work

Put Emotional Intelligence to Work

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Publisher: American Society for Training & Development

Publication Date: 01-JAN-2008

Insert Date: 13-AUG-2012

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This title teaches that emotional awareness is a direct key to personal and professional success and will help individuals at all levels understand how emotions have a direct and profound effect on how well he or she performs on the job and in life. In addition, this title presents great techniques to advance emotional self-awareness and tips to build self-esteem, confidence, and peak performance. ...

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Basics of Emotional Intelligence (EI)

Basics of Emotional Intelligence (EI)

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Publisher: American Society for Training & Development

Publication Date: 01-AUG-2010

Insert Date: 01-AUG-2012

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Emotional intelligence competencies include self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, social awareness, and social skills. This Infoline is designed for anyone looking to understand the basics of emotional intelligence with an eye toward improving their abilities. It is also useful for a trainer or coach who wants to develop the emotional intelligence of others. You will learn how emotional intelligence is related to work performance, how our brains govern emotional intelligence, how to assess your own and others' emotional intelligence, how to develop emotional intelligence...

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The Brain and Emotional Intelligence: New Insights

The Brain and Emotional Intelligence: New Insights

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Publisher: More Than Sound

Publication Date: 01-APR-2011

Insert Date: 28-FEB-2012

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Over the last decade and a half there has been a steady stream of new insights that further illuminate the dynamics of emotional intelligence. In this book, Daniel Goleman explains what we now know about the brain basis of emotional intelligence, in clear and simple terms. This book will deepen your understanding of emotional intelligence and enhance your ability for its application....

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The Smart New Way to Get Hired: Use Emotional Intelligence and Land the Right Job

The Smart New Way to Get Hired Book

By: Lisa Kappesser

Publisher: JIST Publishing

Publication Date: 01-DEC-2009

Insert Date: 12-JAN-2012

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Practical exercises and examples teach how to stand out in the job search, by using four areas of emotional intelligence....

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Actitud: Quinta Edición

Actitud: Quinta Edición

By: Elwood N. Chapman; Wil McKnight

Publisher: Axzo Press

Publication Date: 01-OCT-2010

Insert Date: 23-SEP-2011

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Protect your Most Priceless Asset You may not be able to control the traffic on your way to work or the chaos once you get there, but you have total control over the affect these have on you—and your work. In fact, those who can keep their head, remain positive, and inspire others to do the same earn the highest respect. You can be that person. This is a Spanish translation of the popular Crisp title, Attitude. ...

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Emotional Intelligence Works: Think, Be and Work Smarter, Third Edition

Emotional Intelligence Works: Think, Be and Work Smarter, Third Edition

By: S. Michael Kravitz; Susan D. Schubert

Publisher: Axzo Press

Publication Date: 01-OCT-2010

Insert Date: 23-SEP-2011

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Think, Be and Work Smarter Intellectual and technical skills are no longer enough on their own to assure success in the workplace. Emotional intelligence allows you to connect with others one-on-one and in groups—a critical skill in business today. People who are emotionally smart waste less time on personality conflicts, stay in control under stress and achieve greater satisfaction at work and at home. ...

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A Question of Leadership: Are There Any Potential Downsides to Emotional Intelligence for Executives, And If So, What Are They

A Question of Leadership: Are There Any Potential Downsides to Emotional Intelligence for Executives, And If So, What Are They

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Publisher: Center for Creative Leadership

Publication Date: 01-JAN-2008

Insert Date: 23-SEP-2011

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Emotional intelligence (EI) has become a popular concept in management practice and literature in recent years. The leading proponent of EI, Daniel Goleman, defines EI as the capacity for recognizing one's own emotions and those of others. ...

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Making the Connection: Leadership Skills and Emotional Intelligence

Making the Connection: Leadership Skills and Emotional Intelligence

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Publisher: Center for Creative Leadership

Publication Date: 01-JAN-2001

Insert Date: 23-SEP-2011

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There is growing evidence that the range of abilities that constitutes what is now commonly known as emotional intelligence plays a key role in determining success in life and in the workplace. Recent CCL research has uncovered links between specific elements of emotional intelligence and specific behaviors associated with leadership effectiveness and ineffectiveness. ...

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THE MANAGER’S POCKET GUIDE TO Emotional Intelligence

The Manager's Pocket Guide to Emotional Intelligence: From Management to Leadership

By: Emily A. Sterrett Ph.D.

Publisher: HRD Press

Publication Date: 01-JAN-2000

Insert Date: 20-AUG-2011

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One of the keys to becoming a true leader is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence quotient (or EQ) encompasses qualities that go beyond general intellectual intelligence and technical competency. EQ includes self-awareness, self-control, self-confidence, motivation, empathy, and competencies in the social environment. These hallmarks of a true leader can be learned. The activities in this guide will help strengthen the reader's EQ skills, resulting in a more successful career and a more satisfying life. ...

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50 Activities for Developing Emotional Intelligence

50 Activities for Developing Emotional Intelligence

By: Adele B. Lynn

Publisher: HRD Press

Publication Date: 01-JAN-2000

Insert Date: 19-AUG-2011

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Emotional Intelligence explains why, despite equal intellectual capacity, training, or experience, some people excel while others of the same caliber lag behind. Certain competencies are found repeatedly. in high performers at all levels, from customer service representatives to CEOs. As trainers we must find ways to build these talents labeled EQ (emotional intelligence quotient). The 50 reproducible activities in this resource book focus on developing the following set of talents: self-awareness and control, empathy, social expertness, personal influence, and mastery of vision....

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The EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and Your Success, Third Edition

The EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and Your Success, Third Edition

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Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Publication Date: 07-JUN-2011

Insert Date: 28-JUL-2011

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REVISED AND UPDAT ED WITH NEW RESEARCH INTO EQ AND PERSONAL AND CAREER SUCCESS What is the formula for success at your job? As a spouse? A parent? A Little League baseball coach or behind the bench of a minor hockey team? What does it take to get ahead? To separate yourself from the competition? To lead a less stressful and happier existence? To be fulfilled in personal and professional pursuits? What is the most important dynamic of your makeup? Is it your A) intelligence quotient? or B) emotional quotient? If you picked "A", you are partly correct. Your intelligence quotient can...

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A Coach's Guide to Emotional Intelligence

A Coach's Guide to Emotional Intelligence: Strategies for Developing Successful Leaders

By: James Bradford Terrell; Marcia Hughes

Publisher: Pfeiffer

Publication Date: 02-SEP-2008

Insert Date: 20-JUL-2011

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A Coach's Guide to Emotional Intelligence is a groundbreaking book that combines the topics of coaching and emotional intelligence in a down-to-earth resource for coaches, facilitators, and consultants. The authors, James Bradford Terrell and Marcia Hughes two experts in the field of emotional intelligence training offer a number of elegant solutions that help coaches and their clients develop the authentic emotional skills needed to meet the challenges of today's increasingly complex world. The book clearly shows how EI coaching can be applied within organizations and provides a solid...

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Emotional Intelligence For Dummies®

Emotional Intelligence For Dummies®

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Publisher: For Dummies

Publication Date: 17-AUG-2009

Insert Date: 10-MAR-2010

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Take control of your emotions to achieve success in the workplace and happiness at home Being aware of and able to control your emotions is oneof the keys to success in life, both professionally and personally. This friendly guide will help you to understand your feelings and how you can manage them, instead ofhaving them control you. Through practical, proven techniques and helpful exercises, you'll discover how you can increase your confidence, build stronger relationships with your partner, family, and colleagues, and find authentic happiness. Manage your emotions — identify...

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Managing Emotions to Learn from Failure

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Managing Emotions to Learn from Failure

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Publisher: FT Press

Publication Date: 01-FEB-2010

Insert Date: 27-FEB-2010

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This Element is an excerpt from From Lemons to Lemonade: Squeeze Every Last Drop of Success Out of Your Mistakes (ISBN: 9780131362734) by Dean A. Shepherd. Available in print and digital formats. At some point, you will fail: here’s how to handle it—and gain from the experience! If you’re normal, you’ll have obstacles, setbacks, and outright failures. For some people, these sting like the dickens. For others, they lead to total collapse. I want to help prepare you not only to expect to deal with some failure, but to deal with it more effectively when it comes, and actually derive some...

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The EQ Interview: Finding Employees with High Emotional Intelligence

The EQ Interview: Finding Employees with High Emotional Intelligence

By: Adele B. Lynn

Publisher: AMACOM

Publication Date: 09-JUN-2008

Insert Date: 24-JUN-2008

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With a growing body of research showing that Emotional Intelligence is one of the key indicators of success, smart hiring managers know that choosing employees based on their EQ makes sense. What they don't know is the best way to do it. The EQ Interview gives readers the skills and understanding they need to assess candidates' emotional intelligence and ensure that they're the right fit for the job. This practical guide explains the five areas of emotional intelligence, and how these competencies enhance job performance. The book then arms interviewers with more than 250...

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Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers: The People Skills You Need to Achieve Outstanding Results

Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers: The People Skills You Need to Achieve Outstanding Results

By: Anthony C. Mersino

Publisher: Amacom

Publication Date: 01-JUL-2007

Insert Date: 09-DEC-2007

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Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers introduces readers to the basic concepts of emotional intelligence and shows how to apply them to their project goals. Readers will learn how to: Set the tone and direction for the project Communicate more effectively Improve listening skills Create a positive work environment Motivate, coach, and mentor team members Productively handle stress, criticism, and blame And more.Complete with checklists and self-assessments, this handy guide enables project managers to apply these important skills to their projects right away....