I really enjoyed The New Emotional Intelligence by Travis Bradberry! I found it to be easy to read and digest. I liked that he used easy to understand, everyday language. This book is relevant to people of all levels of the emotional intelligence studies.

I thought the narration by Tom Parks was great! He used great timing and was easy to understand.

I’ll definitely be purchasing a copy because I want access to The Emotional Intelligence Test™ and the additional material. I highly recommend reading this!!!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

The New Emotional Intelligence by Travis Bradberry
Narrated by Tom Parks
Publisher: Brilliance Publishing, Brilliance Audio
Genre: Business, Leadership, Finance | Nonfiction (Adult)
Expected Publication Date: May 13, 2025

I had the opportunity to listen to an advanced audio copy of *The New Emotional Intelligence* by Travis Bradberry. This book was fantastic and offered so much valuable insight. While I believe it might work even better as a physical book for easier reference, I was still able to follow along and absorb the key points through the audio format.

I especially appreciated learning more about my own emotional intelligence (EI) and gaining practical strategies to better support my team. As a leader of a large nonprofit, I found this book incredibly relevant — it's a conversation we absolutely need to be having more often in our organizations. *The New Emotional Intelligence* is a powerful resource for anyone looking to lead with more awareness, empathy, and effectiveness.

Wasn't crazy about the narrator, He felt tinned, like an announcer at the airport. I'd have preferred to hear the author narrate. But that aside there was valuable information in the audio. The PDF's were not available for me to use, which is fine, but I found several useful nuggets of information that I will be putting in to action in my own life. It's worth a listen/read. Thank you to NetGalley for the advance audio ARC. Opinions are my own.

I did not get access to the test with my ALC, and without that I did not feel like I was learning a lot of new information in relation to books he has been involved with previously that I read in college.

There were some good point in here and interesting things to get you thinking, but without the test results the read was not worth it to me. Based on what they said in the book as long as you purchase an original copy, regardless of format, you will get a code for the test. Hopefully that means that will not be an issue for people in the future.

This is a great book. I’ve really enjoyed learning more about emotional intelligence. I do wish I had been aware that the book required a special code to complete an assessment. This would help in processing my tailored information and applying later.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 Stars (Excellent)
Setting: N/A
Genre: Self-help

Dr. Travis Bradberry’s The New Emotional Intelligence is a compelling and highly practical guide for anyone looking to better understand and elevate their emotional intelligence. Building on the foundation he helped lay in Emotional Intelligence 2.0, Bradberry returns with a wealth of fresh insights, grounded in the latest research in neuroscience and psychology.

What sets this book apart is its clear, actionable structure. The 60 “super strategies” are thoughtfully organized around the four pillars of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. Each strategy is bite-sized, yet impactful—making it easy to apply the lessons to everyday life. Whether you’re looking to become a better leader, teammate, partner, or parent, there’s something in this book for you.

One of the standout features is the inclusion of The Emotional Intelligence Test™, which helps readers assess their EQ baseline and provides a customized improvement plan. The integration of video-based elearning and online coaching adds an interactive and personal touch that makes the experience feel more like a journey than just a read.

While the book excels in accessibility and usefulness, some readers might wish for a deeper dive into the science behind the strategies. At times, the book favors simplicity over depth, which is great for beginners but may leave more seasoned readers wanting more.

Overall, The New Emotional Intelligence delivers on its promise: it offers a straightforward, engaging, and science-backed roadmap to improving your EQ. Dr. Bradberry’s writing is approachable, his advice is sound, and the format is refreshingly hands-on. Whether you’re new to emotional intelligence or looking to refine your skills, this book is a worthy investment in your personal and professional growth. #netgalley #thenewemotionalintelligence #booked_this_weekend

I whipped through this! As fast as the words could be spoken!

This is another self-help book, but it's easy to understand, doesn't meander, and offers clear examples. The challenge with this text, as with all in the self-help genre, is whether or not we'll be able to remember and act on the advice offered. There's a lot of material covered here, from nonverbal behaviour to managing your emotions to watching out for toxic people. Maybe this is one of those texts best taken subliminally, through headphones as you're falling asleep.

I presume (having listened to the audiobook) that the research cited has references in the written version. On that note, Tom Parks does a great job, speaking with clarity and good humour.