Daniel Goleman

Explores the nature of human relationships, finding that humans are "wired to connect," and bringing together the latest research in biology and neuroscience to reveal how one's daily encounters shape the brain and affect the body. "Humans have a built-in bias toward empathy, cooperation and altruism, provided we develop the social intelligence to nurure these capabilities in ourselves and others.

When asked to define the ideal leader, many would emphasize traits such as intelligence, toughness, determination, and vision-the qualities traditionally associated with leadership. Often left off the list are softer, more personal qualities-but they are also essential. Although a certain degree of analytical and technical skill is a minimum requirement for success, studies indicate that emotional intelligence may be the key attribute that distinguishes...

La atención, en todas sus variedades, constituye un valor mental que, pese a ser poco reconocido, influye muy poderosamente en nuestro modo de movernos por la vida. Es un activo mental poco conocido y una capacidad mental subestimada y escurridiza, indispensable para determinar el escenario de nuestras operaciones mentales y vivir una vida plena. Para vivir adecuadamente, necesitamos cierta destreza que nos permita movernos en tres ámbitos distintos:...

Tras la publicación de Inteligencia Emocional, Daniel Goleman recibió una avalancha de cartas, invitaciones y propuestas para explorar las implicaciones de la competencia emocional en el mundo del trabajo. Su investigación había puesto en entredicho la excesiva importancia que se solía dar al intelecto como factor decisivo para evaluar a las personas y, por supuesto, como criterio central para contratar, juzgar, promover y valorar a los trabajadores....

The benefits of mindfulness include better performance, heightened creativity, deeper self-awareness, and increased charisma-not to mention greater peace of mind. This book gives you practical steps for building a sense of presence into your daily work routine. It also explains the science behind mindfulness and why it works and gives clear-eyed warnings about the pitfalls of the fad. This volume includes the work of: Daniel Goleman Ellen Langer Susan...

Los momentos creativos son de vital importancia para todo lo que realizamos en cualquier vertiente de la vida: relaciones, familia, trabajo, comunidad. Cuando adoptamos un nuevo enfoque en lo que hacemos y éste da resultado, usamos nuestra creatividad. Cuando vamos más allá de las maneras tradicionales de solucionar un problema con un éxito que influye en los demás, nuestra creatividad adquiere entonces una dimensión social vital. El espíritu...

Self-awareness is the bedrock of emotional intelligence that enables you to see your talents, shortcomings, and potential. But you won't be able to achieve true self-awareness with the usual quarterly feedback and self-reflection alone. This book will teach you how to understand your thoughts and emotions, how to persuade your colleagues to share what they really think of you, and why self-awareness will spark more productive and rewarding relationships...

Ecological Intelligence recasts the uproar over global warming and the assault of man-made toxins into our bodies in terms of the collective self-deception which both created this crisis and holds a key to its solution. Ecological Intelligence argues that "green" labels and recycling programs may do more harm than good by feeding a vital lie, lulling us into the illusion that we are doing enough already while ignoring the adverse impact of the far...