When reading the articles on the internet that were against Goleman's Emotional intelligence, I found that they all were kind of centered around the argument that Goleman doesn't explain what to do and Goleman mainly mentions happiness and other aspects that are related the brain. I feel that these other sholars aren't looking at this book as a tool we could all use. They are expecting this book to tell them what we should do and how we should do it. If that is what this book was designed for then yes they would have a good reason to be asking these questions. Goleman i feel designed this book as a tool for us to use and base some of our thinking off of. I feel that the book for the most part was written very well. Another main argument which relates to the two above is...Scholars are complaining that there is no instruction on how we should change people or how we change the ghosts, the controler the yes person and so on in the group.. These people fail to recognize the simple fact that we ourselves can't change people it is up to them to change themselves and for us to change ourselves. I feel that Goleman was very sensitive towards this idea and he wrote the book for knowledge and not as an instruction manual for changing people..
Posted by at October 20, 2005 1:10 PMIt has been of great interest to see your emotions grow over time. Your caring for others and not putting yourself first has in some ways taken away from your inner peace, which you need to find again. I do so agree with your thought that to be a successful leader you need to listen and act upon, no great leader ever led alone.
Posted by: Mark at October 21, 2005 2:15 PMHi Jason - You make some excellent points. Goleman's Ph.D. and research is based on brain-based research. I think sometimes he doesn't assert that enough in his writing. I believe that Goleman may have a workbook that is available now - that might help the scholars and others that are looking for more of a "how to" book. You stated, we "can't change people it is up to them to change themselves and for us to change ourselves." This is an important lesson. Great work, Jason.
Posted by: Aimee at December 12, 2005 5:12 PM