EQ-i 2.0 Quick Guide to Emotional Intelligence - The Scales and Subscales, Connections and Commentary With a Dash of Mindfulness and Neuroscience

Emotional Intelligence has been scientifically recognized as a leading factor in personal, organizational and societal success for well over twenty years. The term was made popular by Daniel Goleman in his seminal best-seller - Emotional Intelligence (1995). Of course, a study of ancient philosophy and religion will reveal extensive reference to many of the same competencies and perspectives now substantiated by modern social science and neuroscience. Reuven Bar-On created the Emotional Quotient Inventory and released the Bar-On Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i) Technical Manual in 1997 through Mental Health Systems (MHS, Toronto, CA). The EQ-i emerged as one of the most strongly validated emotional intelligence assessments, and was subsequently refined and titled EQ-i 2.0. The EQ-i 2.0 has been successfully used in the arenas Executive and Leadership Development & Coaching, Organizational Development, Defining Organizational Culture and Values, New Hire Selection, Team Building, Sales Development, and Personal Growth. Leadership and Communication Trainer/Consultant, Steve Whiteford, offers short but valued perspectives on the Scales and Subscales of the Emotional Intelligence assessment: EQ-i 2.0. Certified practitioners and enthusiasts alike will benefit from his short takes including training recommendations, thoughts on the cohesive inter-dependencies through the subscales of the model, personal revelations, and citings from neuroscience and mindfulness. Whiteford's eclectic background and entertaining, conversational style engage the reader and make accessible highly complex material. It's clear that he has studied and learned from the masters, while emphasizing a convergence of ideas, truths, and practical experience. He recognizes (along with leaders in the…