Includes bibliographical references and index.

The first component of emotional intelligence: the key to understanding your emotions, strengths, and weaknesses / by Daniel Goleman-- What self-awareness really is (and how to cultivate it): see yourself from the inside and outside / by Tasha Eurich -- Successful leaders know what made them who they are: lessons from the greats / by Bernie Swain -- Two ways to clarify your professional passion: know what drives you / by Robert Steven Kaplan -- Emotional agility: accept your feelings and act on your values / by Susan David and Christina Congleton -- Why you should make time for self-reflection (even if you hate doing it): stop dreading it and start small / by Jennifer Porter -- You, by the numbers: a data-driven path to knowing yourself / by H. James Wilson -- How are you perceived at work? Here's an exercise to find out: questions to get real feedback / by Kristi Hedges -- How to solicit negative feedback when your manager doesn't want to give it: show you're committed to self-improvement / by Deborah Grayson Riegel -- Finding the coaching in the criticism: counter your natural resistance / by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone -- Shakespeare's characters show us how personal growth should happen: to change yourself, discover yourself / by Declan Fitzsimmons.

Self-awareness is the bedrock of emotional intelligence. It enables you to see your talents, shortcomings, and potential--but you won't be able to achieve it through personality tests or quarterly feedback alone. This book will teach you how to understand your thoughts and emotions, how to persuade colleagues to share what they really think of you, and why self-awareness will spark more productive and rewarding relationships with your employees and bosses. This volume includes the work of: - Robert Steven Kaplan - Susan David - Tasha Eurich - H. James Wilson--