This book helps you understand what empathy is, why it's important, how to surmount the hurdles that make you less empathetic--and when too much empathy is just too much.

Managing people is fraught with challenges even if you're a seasoned manager. This book inspires you to tailor your management styles to fit your people; motivate with more responsibility, not more money; support first-time managers; build trust by soliciting input; teach smart people how to learn from failure; and build high-performing teams.

Offers managers and professionals the fundamental information they need to stay competitive in a fast-moving world.

In his defining work on emotional intelligence, Dan Goleman has found that it is twice as important as other competencies in determining outstanding leadership.

The importance of achieving deep focus goes beyond your own productivity. Deep focus allows you to lead others successfully, harness your emotions, and find greater workplace fulfillment.