Optimal

Brought to you by Penguin.In his groundbreaking bestseller Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman revolutionized how we think about intelligence. Now, he reveals practical methods for using these inner resources to more readily enter an optimal state of high performance and satisfaction.There are moments when we achieve peak performance: an athlete plays a perfect game; a business has a quarter with once-in-a-lifetime profits. But for every amazing day, we may have a hundred ordinary and even unsatisfying ones. Fulfilment doesn't come from isolated peak experiences, or elusive 'flow' states, but rather from many consistent good days. So how do we sustain performance, while avoiding burnout and maintaining balance?In Optimal, Daniel Goleman and Cary Cherniss reveal how emotional intelligence can help us have a productive day, any day - to consistently work at your 'optimal' level. Based on decades of research on how hundreds of people build the inner architecture of having a good day, they sketch what an optimal state feels like, and show how emotional intelligence holds the key to our best performance.Optimal will equip you to become a highly effective leader and enable you to build an organizational culture that empowers workers to sustain high performance'Actionable tools and insights that are essential to unlocking your potential' Oscar Munoz, former CEO of United Airlines(c)2024 Cary Cherniss & Daniel Goleman (P)2024 Penguin Audio

‘Actionable tools and insights that are essential to unlocking your potential’ Oscar Munoz, former CEO of United Airlines In his groundbreaking bestseller Emotional Intelligence , Daniel Goleman revolutionized how we think about intelligence. Now, he reveals practical methods for using these inner resources to more readily enter an optimal state of high performance and satisfaction. There are moments when we achieve peak performance: an athlete plays a perfect game; a business has a quarter with once-in-a-lifetime profits. But for every amazing day, we may have a hundred ordinary and even unsatisfying ones. Fulfilment doesn’t come from isolated peak experiences, or elusive ‘flow’ states, but rather from many consistent good days. So how do we sustain performance, while avoiding burnout and maintaining balance? In Optimal , Daniel Goleman and Cary Cherniss reveal how emotional intelligence can help us have a productive day, any day – to consistently work at your ‘optimal’ level. Based on decades of research on how hundreds of people build the inner architecture of having a good day, they sketch what an optimal state feels like, and show how emotional intelligence holds the key to our best performance. Optimal will equip you to become a highly effective leader and enable you to build an organizational culture that empowers workers to sustain high performance

‘Actionable tools and insights that are essential to unlocking your potential’ Oscar Munoz, former CEO of United Airlines In his groundbreaking bestseller Emotional Intelligence , Daniel Goleman revolutionized how we think about intelligence. Now, he reveals practical methods for using these inner resources to more readily enter an optimal state of high performance and satisfaction. There are moments when we achieve peak performance: an athlete plays a perfect game; a business has a quarter with once-in-a-lifetime profits. But for every amazing day, we may have a hundred ordinary and even unsatisfying ones. Fulfilment doesn’t come from isolated peak experiences, or elusive ‘flow’ states, but rather from many consistent good days. So how do we sustain performance, while avoiding burnout and maintaining balance? In Optimal , Daniel Goleman and Cary Cherniss reveal how emotional intelligence can help us have a productive day, any day – to consistently work at your ‘optimal’ level. Based on decades of research on how hundreds of people build the inner architecture of having a good day, they sketch what an optimal state feels like, and show how emotional intelligence holds the key to our best performance. Optimal will equip you to become a highly effective leader and enable you to build an organizational culture that empowers workers to sustain high performance

A myth-busting guide on testosterone from leading male health expert Dr Jeff Foster to help men feel stronger, healthier, and get back to their best selves. Testosterone: it’s a powerhouse hormone that fuels men’s energy, focus, mood, and vitality at every age. Yet despite its importance, testosterone is surrounded by confusion, stigma, and half-truths. In this accessible, myth-busting guide, leading expert in male health Dr Jeff Foster sets the record straight. Drawing on years of clinical experience as an NHS GP Partner and a Private GP with a specialist interest in men's health, he explains how testosterone really works; why deficiency is far more common than most people think, and how it can impact everything from sleep to mental health, strength to sex, and overall wellbeing. Learn how to spot the signs of low testosterone; what modern treatments can (and can’t) do, and why looking after your hormone health is one of the best investments you can make for your future. Testosterone is not simply about muscles and libido. It’s about health, confidence, and living life to the fullest. This is the men's health book all men need to read: ‘Essential reading for every man’ – James Haskell ‘No-one knows more about testosterone and men’s health than Dr Jeff’ – Tom Hopper ‘Dr Jeff is the ultimate expert in men’s health – you need this book’ – Jason Fox ‘Eye-opening, informative and genuinely useful – a must-read for every man’ – Dr Naomi Potter ‘I found Dr Jeff’s book so insightful and enriching on the subject of testosterone, I had an instant intellectual tumescence’ – Russell Kane

Emotional intelligence - the ability to accurately perceive, understand and manage our own emotions and those of others - is now embedded in our public discourse. It's an idea so pervasive and important in our society that leaders such as Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase and New York City mayor Eric Adams have placed it at the heart of what they do. Daniel Goleman's bestselling book Emotional Intelligence was the first to coin the term and bring it to a mass audience. Now, more than 25 years after it was first published, he and Rutgers professor of psychology Cary Cherniss take a fresh look at how emotional intelligence has evolved. Reframing 'EI' as the foundation for performing at our best, they provide an essential guide for leaders and managers to: -Manage their emotions and negotiate those of colleagues, partners and friends-Increase concentration and encourage flow -Develop self-awareness-Build a sense of purpose-Harness empathy to influence and inspire Optimal shows how high performance can be cultivated at every level, scaling emotional intelligence from the outstanding individual to top teams and leading organisations in one definitive resource.

Emotional intelligence - the ability to accurately perceive, understand and manage our own emotions and those of others - is now embedded in our public discourse. It's an idea so pervasive and important in our society that leaders such as Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase and New York City mayor Eric Adams have placed it at the heart of what they do. Daniel Goleman's bestselling book Emotional Intelligence was the first to coin the term and bring it to a mass audience. Now, more than 25 years after it was first published, he and Rutgers professor of psychology Cary Cherniss take a fresh look at how emotional intelligence has evolved. Reframing 'EI' as the foundation for performing at our best, they provide an essential guide for leaders and managers to: -Manage their emotions and negotiate those of colleagues, partners and friends-Increase concentration and encourage flow -Develop self-awareness-Build a sense of purpose-Harness empathy to influence and inspire Optimal shows how high performance can be cultivated at every level, scaling emotional intelligence from the outstanding individual to top teams and leading organisations in one definitive resource.