There are indeed hundreds of books on how to develop emotional maturity, but it would be unwise to spend your precious time and money on generic works and insights.
Smart professionals like you know it’s almost impossible to thrive in the job market without a good dose of emotional intelligence. Therefore, learning how to develop emotional maturity is a vital skill.
But how do you develop your emotional intelligence, and where should you begin? This post might be able to help you decide. It shares 6 books on the topic. I am not sure if these books are for you but take a look anyway.
- Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves. This book highlights the difference between knowing the meaning of emotional quotient and using it to improve your life. The book is a must-read as it has been written mainly to help increase your emotional quotient.
- Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman. The author compares people of high IQ with low emotional intelligence and those with modest IQ and high emotional quotient. It explains why the latter group reaches a surprising level of success in many areas of life.
- Permission to Feel. Marc Brackett’s book is a culmination of insights on science, passion, and mental-wellbeing, and might inspire awareness in you and a desire to change for the better. It presents a framework that can be used by parents, teachers, and other professionals.
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- I Hear You. In this book, Michael S. Sorensen discusses the critical ingredient of successful communication skills. Whether you wish to improve your personal relationships or build up stronger, professional ones, this book provides pointers to sustain every kind of relationship.
- The Emotion Code: This powerful, thought-provoking work of Dr. Bradley Nelson lays presents the secret on how your mind works in a simple yet profound manner. This book also discusses why and how to let go of emotional baggage and negative emotional energies.
- How to Talk to Anyone by life coach Leil Lowndes offers tips and advice on the psychology behind successful communication. With easy to use techniques, it qualifies as a beneficial read for any situation.
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