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 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.
Words of Intelligence: A Dictionary by Jan Goldman As noted in the foreword, with the creation of Homeland Security, the
need for a standard vocabulary for the intelligence community became a
priority. This concise dictionary is an attempt to document the
operational and evolving intelligence vocabulary.
More than 600 entries range in length from one or two sentences to a paragraph, with the occasional page-long entry (derogatory information,
for example). Librarians and information professionals will find the
five pages of definitions for terms beginning with information as defined in the intelligence context to be of special interest. Starting with analysis and finishing with information warriors, the way the intelligence community perceives informationand
its use is unique. Mixed in with the entries for intelligence terms are
brief definitions of key events that were either missed, affected, or
successfully noted through the use of intelligence, including Iran, fall of the shah; Korean War;and Yom-Kippur War.
The dictionary concludes with 20 pages of notes along with an appendix
of what author Goldman considers essential Web sites of intelligence
agencies in the U.S. as well as selected international agencies. Before
the dictionary proper are 20 pages of acronyms used in the U.S.
government and military. (Amazon.com).
Financial Business Intelligence : Trends, Technology, Software Selection and Implementation Turn storehouses of data into a strategic tool
Business intelligence has recently become a word used by almost every CFO, controller, and analyst. After having spent the last decade implementing Enterprise Resource Planning software and other mission critical solutions, companies now have large databases with transactional data sitting in their computer rooms. Now, finally, the technology has reached a point where it is possible– in almost real time–to quickly and easily analyze the financial data in the corporate databases, to be able to make more intelligent business decisions. This book will help financial managers understand the trends, technology, software selection, and implementation of financial business intelligence (financial BI) software. With a dictionary of business intelligence terms, a comprehensive list of Request for Proposal questions, and examples of popular financial business intelligence reroutes and user interfaces, this book enables managers to measure their companies’ business intelligence and maximize its value. (Amazon.com).
The Emotional Intelligence Activity Book: 50 Activities for Promoting Eq at Work
We've all heard of "IQ"...but what's "EQ?" It's "Emotional Quotient" (aka Emotional Intelligence), and experts say that
EQ is a greater predictor of success at work than IQ. Companies are increasingly looking for ways to motivate and develop their employees' emotional intelligence. This book presents trainers and coaches with 50 innovative exercises to be used for either individuals or groups.
The activities found in the book are grouped according to the various core competencies associated with Emotional Intelligence:
* Self-Awareness and Control: an awareness of one's values, emotions, skills, and drives, and the ability to control one's emotional responses
* Empathy: an understanding of how others perceive situations
* Social Expertness: the ability to build relationships based on an assumption of human equality
* Mastery of Vision: the development and communication of a personal philosophy
The book also includes suggested training combinations and coaching tips.
The Bell Curve. Intelligence and Class Structure in American Life
According to
The Bell Curve, Intelligence and Class Structure in AmericanLife, by
Richard J. Herrnstein, Ph.D. Psychology, Harvard University,and Charles
Murray, Ph.D. Political Science, M.I.T., black IQ scores areso far
below white IQ scores in their distribution as to preclude
usefulAffirmative Action Programs. The reason? Only 29,000 African
Americans haveIQ levels above 130 points, the minimal level found
suitable for many executivesin business. With 15+ million businesses in
America, this leaves fewer than1 theoretically qualified African
American for each 500 businesses to serveas executives; however, more
than 20,000 of these 29,000 African Americansare under 21 years of age
and one-half of those precious few 9,000 AfricanAmericans who are
presently above 21 years of age will never earn a
universityundergraduate degree. That leaves just 4,500 African
Americans over 130IQ points with a university degree to share among 15+
million companies.this is why Affirmative Action has aided white women
and asians in achievinghigh promotions more than it has African
Americans.
