--- title: Emotional Intelligence description: Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive, control, and evaluate emotions in oneself and others. Learners will understand how to regulate their emotional responses, empathize with others, and navigate social complexities effectively. category: personal-development subcategory: life-skills difficulty: beginner, intermediate, advanced url: /subject/emotional-intelligence --- # Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive, control, and evaluate emotions in oneself and others. Learners will understand how to regulate their emotional responses, empathize with others, and navigate social complexities effectively. ## Available Resources 1 Videos • 5 Books • 3 Courses • 7 Websites ## Websites ### 1. Psychology Today - Emotional Intelligence Center A curated hub of explainer articles and reported pieces covering what emotional intelligence is, how it is measured, and where the research is contested. Suited to orienting yourself before committing to a longer text. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/emotional-intelligence **Tags:** emotional-intelligence, psychology-reference, eq-measurement, self-awareness ### 2. HelpGuide Emotional Intelligence A nonprofit mental-health guide explaining the four skill areas of emotional intelligence and giving concrete exercises for managing stress, reading nonverbal cues, and staying regulated during conflict. Readers finish with a practice routine, not just definitions. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://www.helpguide.org/mental-health/wellbeing/emotional-intelligence-eq **Tags:** emotional-intelligence, self-regulation, nonverbal-communication, practical-exercises ### 3. greatergood.berkeley.edu From UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center, this site offers science-based articles, videos, podcasts, quizzes, and practical guides on social and emotional well-being. It covers empathy, compassion, mindfulness, resilience, and emotional intelligence with actionable tips for daily life. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://greatergood.berkeley.edu **Tags:** websites, personal-development, life-skills ### 4. hbr.org Harvard Business Review (hbr.org) offers research-based articles, case studies, and practical guidance on leadership, strategy, and organizational performance for managers and executives. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://hbr.org **Tags:** websites, business-entrepreneurship, business-fundamentals ### 5. danielgoleman.info DanielGoleman.info is the official site of psychologist Daniel Goleman, focusing on emotional intelligence. It features articles, books, and resources on EI, leadership, mindfulness, and related social-emotional topics. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://danielgoleman.info **Tags:** websites, personal-development, life-skills ### 6. mindtools.com Mind Tools offers practical business and management resources—articles, templates, checklists, and self-assessments—covering business communication, leadership, teamwork, meetings, and professional writing. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://mindtools.com **Tags:** websites, business-entrepreneurship, business-fundamentals ### 7. psychologytoday.com Psychology Today is a comprehensive mental health site offering evidence-based articles on relationships, marriage, and dating, written by psychology professionals. It also hosts expert blogs and a directory of therapists for finding support. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://psychologytoday.com **Tags:** websites, personal-development, family-relationship ## Courses ### 1. Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress **Author:** Marc Brackett Free ten-hour Coursera course from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence for preK-12 teachers, counselors, principals and school staff. It covers the science of emotions, stress, and regulation strategies, so educators can manage their own emotions and support students' emotional wellbeing. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://www.coursera.org/learn/managing-emotions-uncertainty-stress **Tags:** emotional-intelligence, emotion-regulation, educator-wellbeing, social-emotional-learning, stress-management ### 2. Inspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence, hope, mindfulness, and compassion help a person reverse the damage of chronic stress and build great leadership relationships. The Positive and Negative Emotional Attractors inspire sustained, desired change and learning at many levels. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Language:** English | **Duration:** 12 hours videos, quizzes, and homework | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://www.coursera.org/learn/emotional-intelligence-leadership **Tags:** courses, business-entrepreneurship, leadership ### 3. Emotional Intelligence at Work Whether you are an aspiring or established leader, emotional intelligence is critical in the workplace. In this course, you'll learn about the core human emotions, how to effectively read and respond to emotional situations, and applying emotional reasoning in professional settings. Complete with interactive exercise, job aids, and other resources, this course will prepare you to navigate challenging emotional situations with confidence. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Language:** English | **Duration:** 5 weeks of study, 2 hours/week | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://www.coursera.org/learn/emotional-intelligence-for-everyone **Tags:** courses, personal-development, life-skills ## Videos ### 1. The Power of Vulnerability **Author:** Brené Brown Researcher Brene Brown reports on six years of qualitative work on shame and connection, arguing that people who feel worthy of belonging are those willing to be vulnerable. Viewers get a research account, not a set of techniques. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o **Tags:** vulnerability, shame-resilience, empathy, ted-talk, connection ## Books ### 1. Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well **Author:** Douglas Stone, Sheila Heen Companion to Difficult Conversations covering the receiving end. Sorts feedback into appreciation, coaching, and evaluation, names the truth, relationship, and identity triggers that make it hard to hear, and gives methods for extracting value from badly delivered criticism. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Paid **Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143127136?tag=edmonddante07-20 **Tags:** feedback, difficult-conversations, self-awareness, workplace-communication, coaching ### 2. Emotional Intelligence 2.0 **Author:** Travis Bradberry, Jean Greaves Bradberry and Greaves break emotional intelligence into self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management, then supply 66 targeted behavioral strategies. The book pairs with an online appraisal that scores you on each of the four skills. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Paid **Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/0974320625?tag=edmonddante07-20 **Tags:** books, personal-development, life-skills ### 3. Working with Emotional Intelligence **Author:** Daniel Goleman Goleman's workplace sequel, arguing that competencies like self-control, initiative, and empathy predict job performance better than IQ, with case studies of star performers. This Bloomsbury omnibus edition binds it together with the original Emotional Intelligence. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Paid **Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/0747574561?tag=edmonddante07-20 **Tags:** books, personal-development, personal-development ### 4. Mindfulness (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series) **Author:** Daniel Goleman, Ellen Langer, Susan David, Christina Congleton Short Harvard Business Review essays on mindfulness at work, covering how attention training builds self-awareness, resilience, creativity and focus, with contributions from Daniel Goleman, Ellen Langer and Susan David. Readers gain evidence-based practices for staying present under workplace pressure. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Language:** English | **Price:** Paid **Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/1633693198?tag=edmonddante07-20 **Tags:** mindfulness, workplace-wellbeing, attention, self-awareness, emotional-intelligence ### 5. The EQ Edge **Author:** Steven J. Stein, Howard E. Book Stein and Book explain the EQ-i model's fifteen competencies and report data on how each relates to performance in specific occupations, from sales to the military. Includes guidance on interpreting your own scores. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Paid **Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/097319670X?tag=edmonddante07-20 **Tags:** books, personal-development, personal-development --- *This content is part of Dantes.io - Your Treasure Map to Knowledge* *Curated by humans at Dantes.io. Personal study use welcome; republishing this curation requires permission (team@dantes.io).* View this page online: https://dantes.io/subject/emotional-intelligence