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Read this book so you buy our coaching packages!

Revisado: 11-03-20

For the uninitiated coach, this book has some pearls around developing a system that works for you (Nope, they don't give you a system to use!), filling your schedule by talking to prospects or clients during the day, like a blue collar worker HAS to do everyday at the DMV (their words, not mine), giving free coaching for the purpose of turning prospects into clients (not a new concept, except for the two hour intro session), finding the real reasons the person wants to be coached (their dreams). However, like many of these books, the authors are trying to sell you their coaching packages. They give you just enough to make you want more so you will go to their website, check their prices and hire them. I'm not saying they aren't good. I bet they are very good. It is just disappointing that they would write a book that is so limited in scope and direction for the purpose of getting more clients. If you aren't a coach, you should pick up some pearls of wisdom but I am also willing to bet that you are prompted to go to their website and consider hiring them. If you are a coach, there isn't really anything earth shattering in the book. They stress that the coach should do two hour intro sessions, dig deep to find the prospects "dreams" and talk to prospects (everyone is a prospect) and clients for eight hours a day. Other than that, get out your check book for the personal coaching experience and be prepared to spend a ton of money for the "coaching experience." Their top package is $100k. I spent a fraction of that on a coaching education that delivered the tools, resources and mentor coaching that I needed.

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It’s Okay to Feel!!

Revisado: 09-18-19

Like many people growing up, I was told not to cry and to “suck it up “ which was the worst advice anyone can give to someone in distress. Thankfully, Dr. Marc Brackett provides evidence in his book that anxiety, panic, and a myriad of other serious problems can arise if you don’t let yourself feel. Dr. Brackett’s RULER steps provide an excellent framework for changing societies antiquated belief that you are better of not feeling. I highly recommend this book as it does an excellent job of taking the reader through the necessary steps to live a healthier (psychological) life.

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Coaching Infomercial

Revisado: 09-18-19

There was some interesting information in the book regarding coaching with empathy, listening, the Positive and Negative Emotion Attractor, etc. However, this is not a how to do it coaching book. You will not get any guidance on how to specifically coach anyone. The authors referenced Case Western a lot and it really started to turn into an infomercial for their coaching certification program at Case Western. If anyone wants to know the why behind coaching, then read this book. However, if you want to know how to coach, you’re gonna need to spend nine grand (I looked it up on their website) for the how to coach.

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Good concept but...

Revisado: 02-08-19

The alter ego is a good concept and I am a believer. However, I found that there was a lot of unnecessary, superfluous information that made the book much longer than it had to be. In summary, if you need the confidence to start a business or present in front of your peers (just a couple of many examples), develop the necessary skills (or focus on your existing skills, interests, values) and assume the persona or alter ego, and pretend you are that person and research demonstrates that you will perform better. For the most part, that’s the book.

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If only life was so simple!

Revisado: 12-26-18

First, the summary is difficult to follow because the author explains the concepts in a way that comes across as disjointed. Second, the author is taking psychological concepts and offering simple solutions. Life is not an either or proposition. If you want to really understand human behavior, pick up Influence by Robert Cialdini or The Social Animal by Elliot Aronson.

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Pop psychology in a box!

Revisado: 10-08-16

Beware of anybody who can offer you one to two solutions for all of life's problems. I do think that some of his advice concerning happiness has some Merit. For instance, chasing happiness won't deliver happiness. However, his overly simplified advice around things like relationships tends to be ridiculously simplistic. Remember that relationships are complicated and two quick fix solutions will not mean that you will be "fixed." I gave it three stars because he was able to repeat some empirically based science, although I did not hear him give credit where it's due as to where the original findings came from. If you need someone to tell you how to life, then buy this book.

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Common Sense Fluff

Revisado: 06-17-15

I was totally unimpressed with this book. I found the book to be filled with fluff. If you want to read a real book about introverts, purchase the book quiet. The book Quiet, by Susan Cain, has a lot more substance to it relative to those folks who are introverts vs other behavioral styles. The narrator sounds like she's about 18 years old and I found it hard to digest taking advice from her.

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If you are living on this planet, read this book

Revisado: 12-10-13

Would you listen to Emotional Intelligence 2.0 again? Why?

I have several times and I own the hard copy.

What other book might you compare Emotional Intelligence 2.0 to and why?

Goleman's Emotional Intelligence and Primal Leadership

What did you learn from Emotional Intelligence 2.0 that you would use in your daily life?

Take the assessment and work the online goals.

Any additional comments?

This should be a must read for every business professional. Too many people have no clue regarding the major areas of emotional intelligence: self awareness, self management, relationship management and social awareness. This book proves that YOU can control your reactions to events in your life and you can enhance your skills within the four domains.

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Great Book

Revisado: 12-10-13

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

The author does an excellent job of articulating the differences between introverts and extroverts. More importantly, she describes how little people understand introverts and the lack of credit that is given to them!

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

Introverts want human connection just like extroverts; they just demonstrate it in a different way.

What about Kathe Mazur’s performance did you like?

Great job with the narration.

If you could give Quiet a new subtitle, what would it be?

Introverts should never be overlooked in an expressively driven society!

Any additional comments?

I would suggest this book for anyone who doesn't understand why introverts behave the way they do and the differences between styles (extroverts and introverts).

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Excellent Resource!

Revisado: 03-22-12

If you could sum up Just Listen in three words, what would they be?

This book is not only a good read but a great resource!

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite part of the boob dealt with the process of acknowledging your emotions through the process Goulstein details in a step by step process. I found the book to be a great adjunct to the subject of emotional intelligence.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Goulstein's book will keep you engaged and teach you at the same time.

Any additional comments?

My recommendation is that the reader consume this book for all it's worth. The reason is that our educational system totally fails to teach us many of the learnings that are in this book. Most people have no clue how to diffuse a volitile situation or effectively deal with emotiona crises. This book will help you-if you put his processes into practice-to achieve a more productive and happier existence.

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