I'm stepping into a new career with the state department, and this will be a fantastic resource to refer back to as I settle in to working with colleagues all over the world.

This is a great guide on how to utilize emotional intelligence as a leader to motivate those you are leading. I thought that some of the advice was redundant, but there were some great pieces of advice and the stories were relevant and inspiring.

This book is a mix of highlights from other business books, anecdotes and stories of successful businesspeople, and in the first part of the book, practical and bit-sized activities and questionnaires to help the reader apply the principles to their own lives. It's a good primer for someone who is looking for inspiration or trying to figure out how to become a leader, but I would say it's a little too basic for people who are already in leadership roles. Combining and distilling the knowledge of many business classics into one slim volume is very difficult, and I hope that readers who have not experienced those books go to the source materials for further reading. The first two-thirds of the book are the strongest with focus on self-assessment and self-awareness as the building blocks of emotional intelligence. A good first read for business students and junior employees looking to build leadership roles. Thanks to the publisher for a NetGalley, opinons are my own.

This book is a quick read to motivate the modern leader. I enjoyed learning new tips on how to use emotional intelligence in the workplace. I would have liked to see less stories/famous references and more statistical content. Overall great read!

Thanks to Callisto Media and NetGalley!