The best books to build emotional intelligence include:
- "Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ" by Daniel Goleman. This groundbreaking book is foundational for understanding EQ, explaining how emotional skills are vital for success in life and work.
- "Emotional Intelligence 2.0" by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves. It offers a practical program to improve EQ skills like self-awareness, social awareness, and relationship management, with an online appraisal tool.
- "The Emotional Intelligence Workbook" by Jill Dann and Derek Dann, useful for developing EQ at one's own pace through exercises.
- "HBR’s 10 Must-Reads on Emotional Intelligence," a collection of articles focused on EQ in the workplace, including self-awareness and empathy.
- "The Emotionally Intelligent Manager" by Peter Salovey, which applies EQ concepts to leadership and workplace motivation.
- Also useful are "Emotional Agility" by Dr. Susan David and "Primal Leadership" by Daniel Goleman and colleagues, exploring managing emotions and emotional intelligence in leadership contexts.
For a rounded, practical, and research-based foundation in emotional intelligence, these books are highly recommended. If a shorter list or more tailored recommendations are desired, further refinement can be provided.
