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About EQ EDGE
The revised EQ Edge examines the dynamics of emotional quotient (EQ), showing how it can bolster success in your work life and set you on the path to developing emotional quotient as your best friend. Unlike intelligence quotient, which is relatively fixed after seventeen years of age, emotional quotient can be enhanced throughout your life. When you enhance your emotional quotient, you increase your chance of success in the countless roles you play each day. When you develop your emotional quotient, you learn to understand yourself and others better, become more adaptable, learn to cope with stress, and you are able to maintain an appropriately optimistic perspective.
What is “emotional intelligence”?
Psychologists have been trying for years to define what intelligence is. Cognitive intelligence, which has traditionally been measured with IQ, attempts to indicate one’s capacity to understand, learn, recall, and solve problems.
Our understanding of intelligence evolved during the latter part of the 20th century to take into consideration certain aspects of intelligence that go beyond the cognitive components. The development of the BarOn model of emotional intelligence evolved from Dr. Reuven Bar-On’s early clinical experiences. Based on these experiences, he asked the question: Why are some individuals more able to succeed in life than others? After a thorough review of the factors thought to determine success in general, Dr. Bar-On found that predicting success is not always based on cognitive intelligence. Many cognitively intelligent people flounder in life, while many less cognitively intelligent individuals succeed and prosper.
Emotional intelligence addresses the emotional, personal, social, and survival dimensions of intelligence, which are often more important to successful coping with environmental demands and pressures than the more traditional cognitive aspects of intelligence. In everyday language, emotional intelligence is referred to as “street smarts” or “common sense” (Stein & Book, 2003). Emotional intelligence competencies can be improved through training, and thus, provide an excellent means of identifying potential areas for improvement, as well as measuring the effectiveness of individual and organizational development programs. Studies indicate that emotional intelligence accounts for 15-45% of work success, whereas cognitive intelligence has shown low and insignificant correlations with performance in the workplace (for example, Jae, J. H., 1997). This means that the most intelligent or highly qualified person for a position may not have the emotional make up to handle the stresses of the job environment.
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Book by Dr. Steven Stein
Emotional Intelligence and Your Academic and Personal Success
“The Student EQ Edge is more relevant today than any other time in the history of our world. Our opportunity to succeed in the 21st century will depend a great deal on our emotional intelligence in our transformation to lifelong learning and our leadership ability. This book is the competitive edge.” —Stedman Graham, best-selling author, speaker, entrepreneur
“We have been long aware that academic ability does not necessarily predict college success. This book provides a comprehensive look at emotional intelligence and the role it plays in student persistence. It takes these noncognitive aspects that we know really matter and puts them into a practical, user-friendly guide. This book is long overdue in higher education.” —Catherine Andersen, master trainer in emotional intelligence; professor and special assistant to the provost for student success, Gallaudet University
“As important as book learning is, we know that success in life is also dependent upon emotional intelligence. The authors of The Student EQ Edge define emotional intelligence and provide a road map for mastering emotional intelligence skills. I would highly recommend The Student EQ Edge to any high school or college student interested in knowing what it takes to be truly successful both inside and outside the classroom.” —Brad Beacham, executive director, Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc.
“The Student EQ Edge is substantive, readable, and sure to appeal to students both in classes as well as those who are lucky to pick it up for personal development reading. The book is appealing because the research is understandable; numerous examples are integrated throughout, and readers are encouraged to apply what they are reading.” —Dennis Roberts, assistant vice president for faculty and student services for the Qatar Foundation
Instilling Passion, Creating Shared Goals, and Building Meaningful Organizations
through Emotional Intelligence
A roadmap to success for tomorrow’s leaders
The EQ Leader provides an evidence-based model for exceptional leadership, and a four-pillar roadmap for real-world practice. Data collected from thousands of the world’s best leaders—and their subordinates—reveals the keys to success: authenticity, coaching, insight, and innovation. By incorporating these methods into their everyday workflow, these leaders have propelled their teams to heights great enough to highlight the divide between successful and not-so-successful leadership. This book shows you how to put these key factors to work in your own practice, with clear examples and concrete steps for improving skills and competencies.
New data from the author’s own research into executive functioning describes the neurological aspects of leadership, and a deep look at the leaders of tomorrow delves into the fundamental differences that set them apart—and fuel their achievement.
Leadership is changing, both in look and practice; strictly authoritative approaches are quickly losing ground as today’s workers discover the power of collaboration and the importance of interpersonal awareness. This book provides step-by-step guidance for leading from within this space, with evidence-based approaches for success.
Lead authentically to inspire and motivate others
Support employee’s needs and nurture development
Communicate with purpose, meaning, and vision
Foster ingenuity, imagination, and autonomous thinking
An organization’s success rests on the backs of its leadership. At all levels, true leadership is about much more than management and task distribution—it’s about commitment, collaboration, nurturing talent, developing skills, fostering relationships, and so much more. The EQ Leader integrates the essential factors of successful leadership into a concrete blueprint for the future’s leaders.
Emotional Intelligence and Your Academic and Personal Success:
Facilitationand Activity Guide
“The Student EQ Edge is more relevant today than any other time in the history of our world. Our opportunity to succeed in the 21st century will depend a great deal on our emotional intelligence in our transformation to lifelong learning and our leadership ability. This book is the competitive edge.” —Stedman Graham, best-selling author, speaker, entrepreneur
“We have been long aware that academic ability does not necessarily predict college success. This book provides a comprehensive look at emotional intelligence and the role it plays in student persistence. It takes these noncognitive aspects that we know really matter and puts them into a practical, user-friendly guide. This book is long overdue in higher education.” —Catherine Andersen, master trainer in emotional intelligence; professor and special assistant to the provost for student success, Gallaudet University
“As important as book learning is, we know that success in life is also dependent upon emotional intelligence. The authors of The Student EQ Edge define emotional intelligence and provide a road map for mastering emotional intelligence skills. I would highly recommend The Student EQ Edge to any high school or college student interested in knowing what it takes to be truly successful both inside and outside the classroom.” —Brad Beacham, executive director, Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc.
“The Student EQ Edge is substantive, readable, and sure to appeal to students both in classes as well as those who are lucky to pick it up for personal development reading. The book is appealing because the research is understandable; numerous examples are integrated throughout, and readers are encouraged to apply what they are reading.” —Dennis Roberts, assistant vice president for faculty and student services for the Qatar Foundation
Emotional Intelligence and Your Academic and Personal Success
The Student EQ Edge is more relevant today than any other time in the history of our world. Our opportunity to succeed in the 21st century will depend a great deal on our emotional intelligence in our transformation to lifelong learning and our leadership ability. This book is the competitive edge.” —Stedman Graham, best-selling author, speaker, entrepreneur
“We have been long aware that academic ability does not necessarily predict college success. This book provides a comprehensive look at emotional intelligence and the role it plays in student persistence. It takes these noncognitive aspects that we know really matter and puts them into a practical, user-friendly guide. This book is long overdue in higher education.” —Catherine Andersen, master trainer in emotional intelligence; professor and special assistant to the provost for student success, Gallaudet University
“As important as book learning is, we know that success in life is also dependent upon emotional intelligence. The authors of The Student EQ Edge define emotional intelligence and provide a road map for mastering emotional intelligence skills. I would highly recommend The Student EQ Edge to any high school or college student interested in knowing what it takes to be truly successful both inside and outside the classroom.” —Brad Beacham, executive director, Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc.
“The Student EQ Edge is substantive, readable, and sure to appeal to students both in classes as well as those who are lucky to pick it up for personal development reading. The book is appealing because the research is understandable; numerous examples are integrated throughout, and readers are encouraged to apply what they are reading.” —Dennis Roberts, assistant vice president for faculty and student services for the Qatar Foundation
Emotional Intelligence and Your Academic and Personal Success
THE STUDENT EQEDGE STUDENT WORKBOOK
The Student Workbook is a companion to the book The Student EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and Your Academic and Personal Success . The Workbook offers you a hands-on resource for gaining a clearer understanding of emotional intelligence and is filled with practical exercises for developing your emotional intelligence. Filled with case studies, self-assessments, activities around movie and television clips, and reflection and discussion questions, the Student Workbook will give you the skills and confidence you need in order to succeed in college and beyond.
“Success in college is not just a matter of luck nor is it all about being the smartest person in class. The way you approach college matters. The great news in this book is that you can learn how to be successful in college and in your life beyond college.”—Randy L. Swing, executive director, Association for Institutional Research
“We have been long aware that academic ability does not necessarily predict college success. This book provides a comprehensive look at emotional intelligence and the role it plays in student persistence. It takes these noncognitive aspects that we know really matter and puts them into a practical, user-friendly guide. This book is long overdue in higher education.”—Catherine Andersen, master trainer in emotional intelligence; professor and special assistant to the provost for student success, Gallaudet University
The 7 Keys To An Emotionally Intelligent Organization
What Steven J. Stein found out about creating and sustaining great workplaces
The proprietary and cutting-edge research carried out by the author led to outcomes that shed new light on management practice and strategy. The 7 Keys presented in this book, when implemented, will produce immediate results and long-term enhanced performance.
You will be privy to what the author has learned about the changing workplace and the role leaders play in maximizing their workforce. You can fill an organization with all the intelligent and highly educated people you want, but without the right culture and discipline, your chances of success are in doubt.
Use this book to see how your organization measures up to the 7 Keys and implement the necessary changes to make your workplace a happier and more productive one.
The 7 keys
1. Hire capable people who love the work they do and show how they contribute to the bigger picture.
2. Compensate people fairly.
3. Don’t overwork (or underwork) people.
4. Build strong teams with shared purpose and viable goals.
5. Make sure managers can manage.
6. Treat people with respect and leverage their unique talents.
7. Be proactively responsible by doing the right things to win the hearts an
Emotional Intelligence For Dummies
Being aware of and in control of your emotions is one of the keys to success in life — both professionally and personally. Emotional Intelligence For Dummies will show you how to take control of your emotions rather than letting your emotions control you! Discover how developing your emotional intelligence can further your relationships with others, in the workplace and at home. Emotional awareness is also a critical skill for career success, and Dr. Stein provides practical exercises for developing this skill and achieving your professional and personal goals. He also provides valuable insights into how emotional intelligence can be applied to raising children and teenagers and realizing personal happiness. Full of lively anecdotes and practical advice, Emotional Intelligence For Dummies is the ideal book for anyone who wants to get smart about their feelings and reach the next level at work and at home.
Manage your emotions – identify your feelings, determine what beliefs cause negative emotions, and stop self-destructive behaviors
Discover the power of empathy – read other people’s emotions through facial cues and body language and show them you understand their feelings
Thrive at work – find a job that’s right for you, overcome hassles and fears, and develop your leadership skills
Build and sustain meaningful relationships – discover how to take your partner’s emotional temperature and manage emotions to grow closer
Raise an emotionally intelligent child – keep your cool with your child, coax shy children out of their shells, and get your child to be less aggressive and defiant
