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| Author: Daniel Goleman
Publisher: Bantam
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Rating:  78 reviews
Sales Rank: 2260
Media: Paperback
Pages: 416
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Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.2 x 1
ISBN: 055338449X
Dewey Decimal Number: 158.2
EAN: 9780553384499
ASIN: 055338449X
Publication Date: July 31, 2007
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 Being smart in relationships or understanding our neural circuitry December 2, 2006
Brant (Brooklyn, NY)
28 out of 29 found this review helpful
This is an easy to read book that will verify what you may have already noticed and couldn't put your finger on. Backed by new and hard science, innumerable studies and experiments, Dr. Goleman weaves a picture of everyday life that is profoundly affected by our natural empathy for other human beings. Dr. Goleman provides a road map for developing social awareness and facility.
Dr. Goleman describes the interdependence of nature and nurture. He discusses our brains' capacity to read and map what is going on within another person. Our social brain is triggered by mirroring neurons that instantaneously and unconsciously align themselves with those we are with. Our genes are designed to express themselves when triggered by a matching external social stimulus. If our parents worry about the future we worry about the future whether or not they said worrisome things out loud, the worry was transmitted unconsciously. Most of what we know about interacting with others is learned. So according to Dr. Goleman what you may not have learned when younger can be learned. This book makes it possible to see the world of human relationships as a field of new possibilities and gives us a lot to ponder about the state of our culture and what we might do about it and ourselves.
"How to Create Magical Relationships", written by Ariel and Shya Kane, is a great companion book to "Social Intelligence". This book is very down to earth with stories and examples of how people's lives and relationships have transformed. They offer a living example of social intelligence and ignite the possibility of everyone having magical relationships. The Kanes value living in the present with non-judgmental awareness. Their style and delivery are very practical. Using real world examples and illustrations from their own experience, they make a life filled with excellence, well being, and passion a vivid possibility for everyone.
From Training the Mind to Training the Heart October 4, 2006
RAMI KANTARI (DUBAI, United Arab Emirates)
26 out of 40 found this review helpful
Simply put Social Intelligence is the recognition of one's own ignorance and faithful dedication to one's principles. Every day and specilally during our Meirc Training programs in dubai I meet professionals with very high IQ and very low social IQ. Social Intelligence shows why it's important to have both. It's filled with wonderful examples that show what social intelligence is and how to develop it. This book is recommended reading for any leader and any coach and will be my recommended reading for all trainees in particular the intelligent people attending NLP training.
Increase your Social IQ and Succeed in Business and Relationships! September 29, 2006
Cork Graham (San Francisco, CA United States)
25 out of 38 found this review helpful
At a time when people are more and more likely to communicate through text messaging and emails, instead of the deeper more nourishing and empowering exchange of a face-to-face, this book truly comes at the right time!
If you are in sales, or journalism, or you want to have a meaningful relationship, have a deep understanding of how to effectively lead a team by understanding what's happening past the overt representations of communication such as facial expression and vocabulary...
...or just want to understand from a scientific observation what those little instincts and 'inner-senses' really mean and can do for you...
...this book will take your understanding of the inner workings of social 'energy' to a new level.
Goleman takes the reader to deeper understanding of neuroscience and how humans are hardwired to respond in a number of varied (previously so mysterious), yet effective ways...if we just listen to what we're 'hearing/feeling'.
Humans are emotional and subconconscious sponges of life experience; and Goleman's 'Social Intelligence' great follow-up to his prior hit 'Emotional Intelligence' is the perfect material to beneficially get that deeper understanding and appreciation of your deep, neurological responses during person-to-person interactions!
Easy On Your Brain October 2, 2008
Mark E. Lanham (New York, NY)
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
Okay, I was prepared to get drowsy as I opened this book. The subject of social intelligence intrigued me, but books like this can be so chock-full of scientific jargon that your eyes cross before you've finished the first half dozen pages. But what Goleman offers is a highly readable text, revealing much about the brain's role in our social interactions - from the most simple to the more complex. He cites numerous experimental studies that help the reader draw clear conclusions amid the complicated neurological reactions set off in our brains as we interact socially. The book increased my awareness of how I operate in similar situations.
If you're interested in increasing your awareness and looking at how you operate, you may also be interested in Working on Yourself Doesn't Work: The 3 Simple Ideas That Can Instantaneously Transform Your Life, by Ariel and Shya Kane. The Kanes' no-nonsense approach to self-discovery debunks the myth that setting copious goals, making resolutions and being hard on yourself is the way to a better life. Instead, the book shows how transforming your life can be as simple as seeing how you do what you do. The authors also have a great web site with a lot of helpful content, including podcasts and downloads of their weekly radio show called "Being Here."
 Great subject, lousy book November 5, 2006
chenoameg (Somerville, MA United States)
21 out of 28 found this review helpful
Social neuroscience is an exciting and important topic of study. This book does it a disservice.
This book is poorly organized and presents only brief summary of many fascinating ideas. You might find something that interests you, but you're unlikely to find it in enough detail to get a clear understanding of it.
Honestly I expected better from Daniel Goleman and I was quite disappointed by this book. Unfortunately I don't yet have a better book to recommend instead.
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