Two coaching books which every Coach should read.

Two coaching books which every Coach should read.

Educating People to Be Emotionally Intelligent
(Hardcover) (2007) Editors: Reuven Bar-On, J.G. Mare, & Maurice Jesse Elias

Some of the best known researchers, professors and practitioners worldwide team up in this work to recognize and reflect the rapidly growing global interest in scientifically-based applications of emotional intelligence in education, to show readers the diverse applications of EI, and to guide them in applying what is known about this topic. The breadth of coverage, array of experts, international scope and clear, practical tone of this book will appeal to parents, educators, psychologists, counselors, trainers, and corporate coaches, mental health and human resource practitioners and healthcare providers. – from publisher’s description

An EI-Based Theory of Performance
(2001) by Daniel Goleman, Ph.D.

Given the value of the personal and organizational effectiveness of EI-based capabilities, there is a clear need to integrate that valuation into our organizations’ functions. Organizations need to hire for emotional intelligence along with whatever other technical skills or business expertise they are seeking. When it comes to promotions and succession planning, EI should be a major criterion, particularly to the extent that a position requires leadership. When those with high potential are being selected and groomed, EI should be central. And in training and development, EI should again be a major focus. – excerpt