Drawing on recent brain and behavioural research, Daniel Goleman demonstrates the factors at work when people of high IQ flounder and those of modest IQ do surprisingly well. He explains how emotional intelligence can be taught and nurtured.

"This book is undertaken to: 1. Provide a conceptual and historical description of EI as a concept and its application to nursing practice. 2. In a very specific and granular manner, illustrate use of EI abilities across various aspects of nursing practice (see chapter titles for these aspects). 3. Describe the current evolution of the body of nurse EI research, including a summary of both the existing evidence and opportunities for future.research....

According to research by Daniel Goleman, emotional intelligence has proved to be twice as important as other competencies such as technical skills and IQ in determining outstanding leadership. It is now one of the crucial criteria in hiring and promotion processes, performance evaluations, and professional development courses. And it's not innate--it's a skill that all of us can improve. With this double volume you'll get HBR's 10 Must Reads on Emotional...

This is an immediately accessible, outcome-focused primer on the topic of EQ, which provides practical, no-nonsense life advice and takes a sideways look at a world which is overwhelming at times.

Drawing on access to business leaders worldwide, allied with thorough research, Goleman demonstrates that emotional intelligence matters twice as much as cognitive abilities, and its impact is greater at the top of the leadership pyramid.

Bestselling author Daniel Goleman argues that emotionally intelligent leaders are now 'must-haves' for business today. 'The New Leaders' lays out the map for transforming leadership in individuals, in teams and organisations.