Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships Audiobook, by Daniel Goleman Play Audiobook Sample

Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships Audiobook

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Read By: Dennis Boutsikaris Publisher: Macmillan Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 8.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 6.00 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: September 2006 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781427200143

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

154

Longest Chapter Length:

07:46 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

10 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

04:42 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

33

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Publisher Description

Emotional Intelligence was an international phenomenon, appearing on the New York Times bestseller list for over a year, and selling more than five million copies worldwide. Now, once again, Daniel Goleman presents groundbreaking work that synthesizes the latest findings in biology and brain science, revealing that we are "wired to connect," and showing the surprisingly deep impact of our relationships on every aspect our lives. In richly anecdotal detail, Goleman brings to life the entirely new field of social neuroscience that has emerged in the decade since the publication of Emotional Intelligence. He shows that, far more than we are consciously aware, our daily encounters with parents, spouses, bosses, and even strangers shape our brains and affect cells throughout our bodies. Our relationships create a setpoint for our daily moods and influence our immune response; they are crucial to achievement in students and workers; they determine whether or not some genes are expressed, for good or ill. Above all, Goleman explores the foundations of rapport, love, cooperation, and altruism, with major implications for the wellbeing of our families, communities, and workplaces. Whether you listen to this as a lover or parent, medical professional or businessperson, teacher or community leader, you will never see your relationships in the same way again.

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"This was a very well written (spoken) review of how important being social is in all aspects of your life, from health to happiness. Daniel does a great job of bridging science with real-world with his practical stories. He talks about the different social styles (ranging from good to sociopath) and how those different styles interact and can be adjusted to other styles. I was very impressed with this book."

— Craig (5 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Excellent research, clear writing and a fluid abridgment will please both the casual and serious student of how people combine emotions and thinking in daily functioning…. The author uses captivating social vignettes to introduce each new section. Concise references to current research describe successful applications of his theory. The logic of this material and its social relevance are powerful and persuasive. The listener's interest and grasp of the material are maintained without pedantic introductions or musical transitions. This program sets a new standard for the abridgment and performance of a psychological work.

    — AudioFile on Emotional Intelligence
  • This book is the author's follow-up to his groundbreaking Emotional Intelligence. Here he focuses on using emotional intelligence at work; he explains why people who focus on skills and information are at a disadvantage compared to workers who have mastered their own emotions and understand the emotions of their co-workers.

    — AudioFile on Working With Emotional Intelligence

Social Intelligence Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Lots of bits of research put together. Good stuff but I wasn't absorbing it. Maybe revisit sometime? "

    — Rukshana, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It can be a little dry and repetitive at times, but it's got a lot of interesting findings! I recommend it! "

    — Rachel, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Emotional and social intelligence are fundamental concepts that should be woven into the fabric of our social and educational systems. While based on hard science, the writing is totally accessible to the common person. This is not a self-help book, rather a broad scientific overview of the biology and neuroscience behind our emotional and social interactions. Absolutely informative and fascinating. "

    — Liza, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Even better sequel to the popular bestseller, Emotional Intelligence, this book has provided me with comfort and reassurance. We are hard-wired to connect emotionally and socially, despite the cultural messages of individualism, selfish, greed and consumption. Our higher power has provided us internally with all the tool that we need to survive and thrive. "

    — Jeanine, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An interesting book, if a bit dry at times. "

    — Sheri, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Okay book, but one major flaw - too much jargon! "

    — Aoife, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An interesting book, but a bit disorganized. It is a look at current research on how the brain processes and orchestrates social interactions. There are some fascinating findings, but it's not a book I'd recommend to everyone. "

    — Eric, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fascinating and eye opening. "

    — Ann, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book can be dry at times but makes an important argument for putting weight on social intelligence, which affects literally every aspect of human life. "

    — Sara, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Slightly disturbing. "

    — K, 12/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Rich with information and insight, fantastic. "

    — Penny, 12/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I found this book fascinating. If you are interested in how our brain works in relations to others you will love this book. It talks about mirror neurons, emotional contagions and how our interactions with others impacts our immune system. "

    — Carol, 12/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A must read for all teachers, doctors, salespeople. A great critical thinking book. "

    — A., 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is a fantastic book. Pretty technical. "

    — Gramscracker, 9/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is an excellent thesis on the science behind human interactions. "

    — Vika, 7/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Brilliant book! Love the way Daniel Goleman puts across scientific evidence in such a readable form "

    — Neehal, 2/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I know a couple of people I wish would read this. But I doubt they'd see themselves in the sections on narcissism and lack of empathy. "

    — Margaret, 1/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " It's a difficult read as it is very dry, but with interesting parts. I only am able to read a few pages at a time, though because it does tend to put me to sleep. "

    — Julie, 12/30/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Top tip: Chaplin had voluntary control of a facial muscle used in smiling that is used by most of us automatically (in the book via Ekman). "

    — Matt, 11/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A nice sequel to Emotional Intelligence. Interesting read on the whole but drifted towards philosophy and sentimentality near the end. "

    — Hom, 10/26/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Very interesting. It helped me understand my students a little more. But he seems to say that we are the way we are mostly because of how our parents treated us when we were toddlers! That's a short window! "

    — Jenny, 6/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wow! This book really made me want to re-evaluate every relationship I'm currently maintaining. Seriously awesome & thought provoking! "

    — Cher, 5/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I am mistified by the amount of facts about how our brain "NETWORKS" with others. The book made me want to know more about how we connect to each other. "

    — Marwa, 3/31/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A really good book. The author provides a detailed explanation of how the social brain works. An essential book. "

    — Shawaga, 1/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " If just one tenth of people read this, it would change our interactions with others. "

    — Adrian, 6/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Work related. Hopeing it will help me understand kids/people with Autism a bit better. Audio book for my work related travel and Mom taxi related travel! "

    — Lisa, 5/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " great. first book i read on the topic. Had my interest from start to end and gave me lots to think about in-between. "

    — Charlotte, 4/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I got the point about 30% of the way in and stopped there. I like the ideas. "

    — Nick, 4/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Read for a class, some of the lessons are definitely long-lasting! "

    — Allison, 3/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A really good book. The author provides a detailed explanation of how the social brain works. An essential book. "

    — Shoug, 2/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Although the book provided a lot of interesting content, the author does go over the same points many times. He also adds many specialized vocabulary words I'm not sure were needed. "

    — Eristheunorganized, 2/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " That’s an interesting book. But I feel like there are many chapters that are trying to convey the same message. "

    — Yury, 1/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great inside look at the neurology and physiology of human interactions. Easy read. "

    — samuel, 1/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Kind of blah and overall mostly common sense. It has some interesting information about the brain, but other than that it was whatever. "

    — Annointed007, 1/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great book overall. Especially loved the first 3/4. The last bit was a lil dry for me. "

    — Lauri, 1/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best books I read this year. Very well researched look at the way human brain processes social interactions. Very useful in understanding the underlying biological forces that determine our relationships with people and how you can use the knowledge to affect those relationships. "

    — Bashir, 12/15/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Um livro de autoaprendizagem, sobre como nos reagimos aos outros. Super interessante num ponto de vista autocritico e de autocrescimento. "

    — Maria, 11/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Interesting beginning, with a lot of information about the mechanics of social interaction. Second half digresses into lectures about how we should get along. Worth reading for the first half. "

    — Gary, 11/9/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " a very good reading on the subject, will learn allot about your self "

    — Mohammed, 9/12/2010

About Daniel Goleman

Daniel Goleman, a former science journalist for the New York Times, is the author of thirteen books and lectures frequently to professional groups and business audiences and on college campuses. He cofounded the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning at the Yale University Child Studies Center, now at the University of Illinois, at Chicago.

About Dennis Boutsikaris

Dennis Boutsikaris is a two-time OBIE award winner. He has received five Audie Awards and seven Golden Earphone Awards for his work in over 100 audiobooks and was voted one of the Best Voices of the Year by AudioFile magazine. He has appeared in numerous Broadway, television, and film roles. He played Mozart on Broadway in Amadeus and has appeared on television shows including Shameless, The Good Wife, House M.D., Grey’s Anatomy, ER, and Law & Order.