Finance β¦ Penny’s Take
Working with Emotional Intelligence
Daniel Goleman Β· 1998
78/100
π Worth It
Goleman backs his framework with research from 500-plus organisations and writes in plain, accessible prose that works for managers and HR practitioners alike. Some case studies feel their age and the competency categories blur at the edges, but the core argument β that emotional skill matters more than raw intellect in the workplace β holds up decades later. A solid foundational read for anyone serious about professional development.
β¦ Penny’s Take β this is The Review Group’s own editorial assessment. Penny’s analytical review line researched this book from real sources and scored it across the lenses shown below. It’s an honest first-party read β not a page-by-page personal one. The gold β Penny Tested mark is reserved for books Penny reads cover to cover herself.
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Verdict receipt0β100
Faith & family safety95
Substance / usefulness80
Craft & writing74
Originality72
Evidence & accuracy78
Hype vs delivers68
Age-fit90
π Human-eye gut-check76
Penny’s verdict78
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