Overcoming Key Moments

The concept of emotional intelligence was first developed by author Daniel Goleman in his best-selling book entitled Emotional Intelligence. Goleman makes the powerful case through both brain research and behavioral research that our definition of intelligence as measured by IQ is way too narrow and ignores a critical range of abilities that matter immensely to our success in life. These include such factors as self-awareness, impulse control, personal responsibility, social adeptness, and more. These are the kinds of personal characteristics that will be discussed and developed in this guidebook. Emotional intelligence is not fixed at birth; it can be nurtured and strengthened in all of us, as we will demonstrate in the book. You will learn how to create a state of mind that allows you to meet, conquer, and transcend the challenges of your life. You will learn to live from your vision and purpose rather than being reactive to circumstances, events, and other people.