Daniel Goleman is an accomplished American author, psychologist, and science journalist, best known for his work in the fields of psychology, business, and self-help. Goleman spent twelve years reporting on the brain and behavioral sciences for The New York Times before publishing his groundbreaking debut book, Emotional Intelligence, in 1995. This book quickly became a New York Times bestseller and has since been translated into over 40 languages worldwide.
Emotional Intelligence transformed how people approach education, personal relationships, and business conduct. The Wall Street Journal recognized Goleman as one of the top 10 most influential business thinkers. His work has had a lasting impact, with Emotional Intelligence appearing on The New York Times bestsellers list for a year and a half and named as one of the 25 most influential business management books by TIME.
In addition to Emotional Intelligence, Goleman has authored several other influential books on topics such as transparency, creativity, meditation, emotional and social learning, ecological crisis, and eco-literacy. His more recent works include Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence, The Brain and Emotional Intelligence, and Leadership: The Power of Emotional Intelligence - Selected Writings. Goleman's work has earned him numerous awards, including the Career Achievement Award for Excellence in the Media and recognition from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Goleman's contributions to the fields of psychology, business, and self-help have been significant. His work on emotional intelligence has changed how people view and cultivate success in their personal and professional lives. His latest books, What Makes a Leader: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters and The Triple Focus: A New Approach to Education, continue to build on his earlier work and offer new insights and approaches to leadership and education. Goleman's work has been widely recognized and celebrated, earning him a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Psychological Association for his media writing. He continues to live and work in Massachusetts.
Non-Fiction Books
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Yes to Life
1946
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The Meditative Mind: The Varieties of Meditative Experience
1977
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Consciousness, the Brain, States of Awareness, and Alternate Realities
1979
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The Pleasures of Sociology
1980
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What Psychology Knows That Everyone Should
1981
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Introductory Psychology
1982
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Essential Psychotherapy
1982
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Vital Lies, Simple Truths: The Psychology of Self-Deception
1985
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The Relaxed Body Book: A High-Energy Anti-Tension Program
1986
10
The Art of Meditation
1989
11
Psychology Articles
1991
12
MindScience
1991
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The Creative Spirit
1992
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The Consumer's Guide to Psychotherapy
1992
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Mind/Body Medicine: How to Use Your Mind for Better Health
1993
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Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ
1995
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Relaxation and Mindfulness
1996
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Future Medicine
1997
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Truth & Transformation
1997
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Working with Emotional Intelligence
1998
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Destructive Emotions: A Scientific Dialogue with the Dalai Lama
2000
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Leadership That Gets Results
2001
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Primal Leadership: Realizing the Power of Emotional Intelligence
2002
24
The New Leaders: Transforming The Art Of Leadership Into The Science Of Results
2002
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Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships
2006
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What Makes a Leader: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters
2006
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The Power of Truth
2006
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Working with Presence: A Leading with Emotional Intelligence Conversation with Peter Senge
2006
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Mindfulness @ Work: A Leading with Emotional Intelligence Conversation with Jon Kabat-Zinn
2007
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Emotional Awareness
2008
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Measuring the Immeasurable: The Scientific Case for Spirituality
2008
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Ecological Intelligence: How Knowing the Hidden Impacts of What We Buy Can Change Everything
2009
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Mindsight
2009
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The Brain and Emotional Intelligence: New Insights
2011
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Ecoliterate: How Educators Are Cultivating Emotional, Social, and Ecological Intelligence
2012
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Socially Intelligent Computing
2012
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Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence
2013
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Cultivating Focus: Techniques for Excellence
2013
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Focus for Teens: Enhancing Concentration, Caring and Calm
2013
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Working with Mindfulness: Mindfulness, Work, and Stress Reduction
2013
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The Triple Focus: A New Approach to Education
2014
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Building Emotional Intelligence: Practices to Cultivate Inner Resilience in Children
2014
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The Topline Summary of Daniel Goleman's Emotional Intelligence - Why It May Matter More than IQ
2014
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A Force for Good: The Dalai Lama's Vision for Our World
2015
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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Emotional Intelligence
2015
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Emotional Intelligence: Mindfulness
2017
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Emotional Intelligence: Empathy
2017
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Emotional Intelligence: Resilience
2017
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Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body
2017
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Teamwork
2017
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Inspirational Leadership
2017
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Ecology, Ethics, and Interdependence: The Dalai Lama in Conversation with Leading Thinkers on Climate Change
2018
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The Emotionally Intelligent Leader
2019
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Why We Meditate: 7 Simple Practices for a Calmer Mind
2022
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HBR's 10 Must Reads for Executive Teams
2023
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Optimal
2024
Building Blocks of Emotional Intelligence Books
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Emotional Self-Awareness
2017
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Emotional Self-Control
2017
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Adaptability
2017
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Achievement Orientation
2017
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Positive Outlook
2017
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Empathy
2017
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Organizational Awareness
2017
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Influence
2017
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Coach and Mentor
2017
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Conflict Management
2017
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Teamwork
2017
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Inspirational Leadership
2017
Daniel Goleman Anthologies
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Paths Beyond Ego: The Transpersonal Vision
1980
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The Pleasures of Psychology
1986
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The Power of Character: Prominent Americans Talk About Life, Family, Work, Values, And More
1998
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The Emotionally Intelligent Workplace: How to Select For, Measure, and Improve Emotional Intelligence in Individuals, Groups, and
2001
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Harvard Business Review on Breakthrough Leadership
2002
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Harvard Business Review on Collaborating Effectively
2005
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50 Psychology Classics
2006
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Transparency: How Leaders Create a Culture of Candor
2008
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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Leadership
2010
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The Executive Edge: An Insider's Guide to Outstanding Leadership
2014
11
Handbook of Social and Emotional Learning: Research and Practice
2015
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Harvard Business Review Everyday Emotional Intelligence: Big Ideas and Practical Advice on How to Be Human at Work