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Working with Emotional Intelligence

Daniel Goleman Β· 1998
78/100
πŸ‘ 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.

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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety95
Substance / usefulness80
Craft & writing74
Originality72
Evidence & accuracy78
Hype vs delivers68
Age-fit90
πŸ‘ Human-eye gut-check76
Penny’s verdict78
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