36 pages • 1 hour read
Emotional Intelligence 2.0
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Discussion Questions
General Impressions
Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.
1. How did Emotional Intelligence 2.0 compare to other personal development or leadership books you have read (particularly ones that touch on similar topics, such as Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead) in terms of practicality and ease of application?
2. Which aspect of the book’s discussion—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, or relationship management—did you find most engaging or useful, and why?
3. How did the authors’ tone, structure, and use of examples influence your understanding of emotional intelligence? Did their approach make the concepts more relatable or accessible?
Personal Reflection and Connection
Encourage readers to reflect on how the book relates to their own life or work and how its lessons could help them.
1. Which of the four core EQ skills do you feel is currently your strongest, and which needs the most attention? How do periods of stress, change, or conflict impact your EQ skills?
2. Think of a recent emotionally charged situation—how might applying one or more of the book’s strategies have led to a better outcome?
3. Which self-management strategy from the book resonates most with you, and why?
