At work - Do you sometimes overreact when the stakes are high? Or do you react without thinking when a peer surprises you with a question? Maybe it s hard for you to understand what effect your decisions have on your team s motivation? According to experts like best-selling author Daniel Goleman, Emotional Intelligence contributes to over 80% of business success. You can argue about the exact percentage, but it s common sense that IQ doesn t give any guarantees by itself. Having a high IQ isn t enough anymore to manage modern-day knowledge workers and millennials. The higher your Emotional Intelligence the better your results in empowering your team. Did you know Jeff Bezos (amazon.com) and Warren Buffett (Investor) became billionaires thanks to their high emotional intelligence? A small part of what you will discover in Emotional Intelligence in Business: How to simplify your internal decision-making process to become more productive (page 56) How you can manage the emotions of your employees and peers, so you reach your desired goal (page 17) The main 3 emotions you want to avoid in your team at all costs, and how to do so (starting page 16) 9 ways to long-lasting self-motivation (page 63) 7 traps where emotion wins over logic, leading to bad results. And how you can overcome, so you reach your desired end goals (page 30) The easy 5 step model you can use to manage and reduce your worries for better leadership (page 58) How to recognize the 7 facial expressions in 1 second so you know exactly what to say to reach your goals (page 69) 7 short simple steps to switch from sympathy to empathy and boost the productivity of your team (page 73) 3 ways to leverage positive emotions in your team (page 80) A step-by-step, easy to use technique to respond effectively to other people s emotions (page 78) The 4 week EQ booster program, from EQ student to EQ master in 20 minutes a day (page 84) And much, much more. You might think Emotional Intelligence is a trait you re born with. Scientific studies proof, that after only a few hours practicing Emotional Intelligence with 5-year old's, they noticed a significant improvement. It s a skill you can develop and improve in a short amount of time, despite your age. That s why a big part of this book is dedicated to the 4-week EQ booster program, which you can work through in just 20 minutes a day. In this program, written in plain English, you will be guided day-by-day to improve your self-awareness, empathy and your peopl