Emotional Intelligence with Daniel Goleman

Best-selling author Dr. Daniel Goleman (Emotional Intelligence) proves a captivating storyteller and teacher in this examination of how people can improve their personal and professional lives by intelligently controlling their emotions. Illustrating his points with anecdotes and examples, Goleman covers the fundamental skills involved in controlling emotional outbursts and following one's intuitions, while contending that the effective use of emotions contributes more to success than I.Q. Goleman describes how emotions govern motivation, relationships, and personal fulfillment; explains how gaining control of emotions reduces stress and contributes to overall good health; and discusses how children today seem to be losing touch with emotional intelligence. A brief audience question-and-answer session concludes the presentation. While I, personally, find it a sad commentary on society that we need someone to remind us to act compassionately toward others, or that we need the carrot of personal success dangling in front of us to fuel our interest in decent behavior, Dr. Goleman's thought-provoking perspective may prove to be good medicine for those who will listen. Recommended. Aud: C, P. (J. McDaniel)