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The Naked Truth About Emotional Intelligence by Dr. Lisa A. Parker

This book is all about how emotional intelligence plays a huge role in our lives. Dr. Parker focuses on self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management. She gets into topics that deal with our emotional intelligence such as stereotypes, biases, and how we deal with grief and reality.

A notable aspect includes highlights from Dr. Parker's empirical study, illuminating the consequential influence of leader's emotional intelligence on their teams. This ripple effect extends to impact the overall work environment, employee retention, and mental well-being.

The Boldly Inclusive Leader by Minette Norman

Minette Norman, a former Silicon Valley exec turned leadership consultant, spills the beans on creating inclusive cultures in organizations. Despite public commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion, many leaders lack the skills for inclusivity. Norman shares key insights from her corporate experience: everyone needs to feel they belong, teams thrive when people share ideas freely, innovation is a team effort, and empathy and compassion are leadership superpowers.

This book isn't about quick fixes; it's for leaders ready to transform the workplace and step out of their comfort zones. Inclusive leadership, Norman emphasizes, is an ongoing journey requiring commitment and practice, not a quick switch or a neat formula.

Emotional Intelligence Habits by Dr. Travis Bradberry

Dr. Travis Bradberry offers a practical framework to enhance emotional intelligence (EQ) through small, impactful habits. Focused on the core EQ skills, the book provides step-by-step guidance to overcome challenges, boost confidence, improve relationships, manage stress, and enhance leadership skills. Included is a passcode for the Emotional Intelligence Appraisal?, allowing readers to assess and improve their EQ. Dr. Bradberry simplifies complex topics, drawing on experience and research to offer an accessible guide for personal transformation and goal achievement.

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