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There was a time when IQ was considered the leading determinant of success. In this fascinating book, based on brain and behavioral research, Daniel Goleman argues that our IQ-idolizing view of intelligence is far too narrow. Instead, Goleman makes the
...(more) case for "emotional intelligence" being the strongest indicator of human success. He defines emotional intelligence in terms of self-awareness, altruism, personal motivation, empathy, and the ability to love and be loved by friends, partners, and family members. People who possess high emotional intelligence are the people who truly succeed in work as well as play, building flourishing careers and lasting, meaningful relationships. Because emotional intelligence isn't fixed at birth, Goleman outlines how adults as well as parents of young children can sow the seeds.(less)
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Why is it that IQ doesn’t correlate perfectly (or even correlate strongly, for that matter) with success in life? Yep, same question, slightly different answer. Goleman is the one who started the whole “EQ” thing. The factors at work when people of high IQ flounder and those of modest IQ do surprisingly well include self-awareness (sounds familiar), self-discipline, delaying gratification, and empathy. As a writer for the New York Times, Goleman entertainingly presents the fascinating scientific research that provides the basis of his theories. My vote: You should read it.