Entrepreneur Voices on Emotional Intelligence shares the battle-tested strategies and tactics for improving and maintaining your own emotional intelligence as you learn to perceive emotions to better handle the behaviors, personalities, and body language of those around you.

PART I: Self-Awareness Chapter 1: What is Emotional Intelligence and Why Does it Matter? by Gerard Adams, serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and philanthropist Chapter 2: 11 Signs That You Lack Emotional Intelligence by Travis Bradberry, co-founder of TalentSmart Chapter 3: The Importance of Emotional Intelligence at Work by Mariah DeLeon, professional coach and human resources consultant Chapter 4: Are You Self-Aware? 5 Key Traits You Need to Have to Be a Great Entrepreneur. by Jonathan Long, entrepreneur, brand builder, and founder of Market Domination MediaChapter 5: 5 Signs You're Too Emotional to Decide What's Best for Your Business by Jayson DeMers, founder and CEO of AudienceBloomChapter 6: Why Vulnerability, Authenticity and Love Are 3 Must-Haves for Entrepreneurs by Mary Deelsnyder, founder of Dee Design CompanyChapter 7: 7 Signs That You're an Emotionally Intelligent Person by Jayson DeMers, founder and CEO of AudienceBloom Chapter 8: Embrace the Imperfect Picture Beneath Your Masterpiece by Ray Hennessey, chief innovation officer at JConnelly Entrepreneur Voices Spotlight: Interview with Harvey Deutschendorf Self-Awareness—ReflectionsPART II: Perception Chapter 9: Can You 'Feel' It? How to Use Emotional Decision-Making in Marketing by Nathan Chan, CEO and publisher of Foundr Magazine Chapter 10: 8 Great Tricks for Reading People's Body Language by Travis Bradberry, co-founder of TalentSmartChapter 11: 4 Ways to Tame Your Negativity Bias by Anis Qizilbash, founder of Mindful Sales Training, motivational speaker, and author Chapter 12: Be Self-Aware, Be Selfless, and Then Be Selfish by Ivan Misner, Ph.D., founder of BNI and author of Networking Like a Pro Chapter 13: How the New Emotional Workplace Affects Hiring, Retention and Culture by Jason Wesbecher, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Corel Corporation Chapter 14: 8 Solutions for Managing a Passive-Aggressive Team by Tracy Maylett, CEO of DecisionWise, executive advisor, and author Chapter 15: 9 Signs You're Dealing with an Emotional Manipulator by Travis Bradberry, co-founder of TalentSmart Chapter 16: Cut People a Break. You Never Know What They're Going Through. by Jim Joseph, CEO of Citizen Relations and author of The Experience Effect Entrepreneur Voices Spotlight: Interview with Sir John Hargrave Perception—ReflectionsPART III: CapacityChapter 17: Managing Your Mental Health as an Entrepreneur by Kevin Xu, member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council Chapter 18: 4 Ways to Overcome Grief Without Neglecting Your Business by David Osborn, entrepreneur, speaker, and author Chapter 19: 4 Tips for Entrepreneurial Survival During the Grieving Process by Dan Steiner, co-founder and CEO of Elite Legal Marketing and author Chapter 20: The 5 Biggest Psychological Hurdles of Entrepreneurship by Jayson DeMers, founder and CEO of AudienceBloomChapter 21: Don't Let the Loneliness of Entrepreneurship Kill You by Ray Hennessey, chief innovation officer at JConnelly Chapter 22: Believing You're Capable Demands Doubting Yourself by Ray Hennessey, chief innovation officer at JConnelly Chapter 23: How to Develop a Positive Relationship with Failure by Lena Requist, president of ONTRAPORT, entrepreneur, speaker, and educator Chapter 24: How to Be Grateful When Times Are Tough by Graham Young, performance consultant, coach, and keynote speaker Entrepreneur Voices Spotlight—Interview with Dorie Clark Capacity—Reflections PART IV: Development Chapter 25: 9 Practices for Achieving Emotional Maturity by Sherrie Campbell, licensed counselor, psychologist, and marriage and family therapistChapter 26: 7 Things My Grandpa Taught My Brother and Me About Entrepreneurship by Adam Toren, co-founder of Kidpreneurs.org, award-winning author, and entrepreneur Chapter 27: 10 Ways to Motivate Yourself When You're Really Not Feeling It by Barrett Wissman, philanthropist, financier, and principal and co-chairman of IMG ArtistsChapter 28: 7 Emotional Management Practices that Propel Success by Sherrie Campbell, licensed counselor, psychologist, and marriage and family therapist Chapter 29: 10 Ways to Become a Super-Likable Person by Deep Patel, serial entrepreneur, marketer, and bestelling author Chapter 30: 5 Ways Criticism and Rejection Builds Your Capacity to Succeed by Sherrie Campbell, licensed counselor, psychologist, and marriage and family therapistChapter 31: 3 Powerful Tips to Improve Your Emotional and Mental Fitness by Julian Hayes II, founder of The Art of Fitness & Life, fitness consultant, and author Chapter 32: Where's the Love? Why You Should Work to Ingrain Gratitude Into Your Company Culture by Zeynep Ilgaz, founder, president, and CEO of Confirm Biosciences Entrepreneur Voices Spotlight: Jarie Bolander Development—ReflectionsResources

Improve Your EQ Success as an entrepreneur takes a lot more than big ideas and dedication. With threats of burnout and rejection at nearly every turn, the entrepreneurial journey is riddled with obstacles—but the staff, experts, and voices of Entrepreneur want you to know you're not alone. Entrepreneur Voices on Emotional Intelligence brings you real-world strategies to help you get brutally hones with yourself and boost your emotional intelligence. Dive in and learn how to: Assess and manage your own EQ levels Stop negative thoughts in their tracks to stay focused Decipher nonverbal cues that are the key to your success Shut down emotional manipulators before they suck the life out of you Develop a positive relationship with failure Cope with the grief, loneliness, and self-doubt that all entrepreneurs face Propel your career with regular EQ maintenance Plus, gain tips and tricks to become more likable, win big in your negotiations, and leverage emotions when marketing your business.

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