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  Emotional Intelligence  by Goleman   Learn how to become an emotionally intelligent leader in our summary of Daniel Goleman's iconic book "Emotional Intelligence." We,  humans, are the smartest species on our planet. We created science and art; we learned to fly and reached the Moon; we fought diseases. Yet, besides our rational side, there is one more part of us– illogical and even dark. This is the sphere of emotions.  We deal with emotions all the time. However, it’s not always possible to explain why we feel in a certain way, and what we’re supposed to do about it. Sometimes, we act like blind kittens, and it doesn’t help us in life – with family and work, let alone with our health. So do we just have to take it as it is?  No, not really. In his book “Emotional Intelligence”, Daniel Goleman explains that emotions can be studied, and people can be taught how to understand and manage their own emotions. This book was written in 1995, and since then, the term “emotiona

  Altered Traits Summary by Daniel Golema n   easy to be skeptical about meditation. Considering how popular its grown to be in the Western world over the past decades, it’s easy to view it as a fad that doesn’t quite have any real substance. However, there is good news — the value of meditation is actually scientifically backed. numerous studies – some of which were conducted by the authors themselves – understanding meditation from a scientific point of view will help lots of curious minds. This book summary explains how meditation can actually help to develop positive attributes that will help you to become a better individual. We’ll dive right in to the specific parts of the brain that are affected by a meditation practice, and explore how we’re able to use this knowledge to grow into better individuals. Anyone can benefit from meditation, from seasoned practitioners to people trying it out for the first time. In this summary of Altered Traits by Daniel Goleman and Richard J. David

Frames of Mind                                                        1  The modern conception of intellect is severely limited. 2 Multiple intelligence theory could be used to capitalize on people’s inherent potential. 3 Linguistic intelligence implies a high awareness of language and its properties. 4 Musical intelligence involves sensitivity to the properties of sound. 5 Logical-mathematical intelligence centers around abstract reasoning. 6 Spatial intelligence is used for visualization and orientation in space. 7 Skilled use of the body reflects bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. 8 The personal intelligences deal with knowledge of yourself and others. 9 Educational systems should be modified to reflect the theory of multiple intelligences.