{"product_id":"social-intelligence-the-new-science-of-success-paperback-softback-9780470444344","title":"Social Intelligence; The New Science of Success (Paperback \/ softback) 9780470444344","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSocial Intelligence\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe New Science of Success\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eKarl Albrecht (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470444344, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 10 March 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e304 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.5 x 2 cm, 0.395 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eKarl Albrecht defines social intelligence (SI) as the ability to get along well with others while winning their cooperation. SI is a combination of sensitivity to the needs and interests of others, sometimes called your “social radar,” an attitude of generosity and consideration, and a set of practical skills for interacting successfully with people in any setting. \u003ci\u003eSocial Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e provides a highly accessible and comprehensive model for describing, assessing, and developing social intelligence at a personal level. This book is filled with intriguing concepts, enlightening examples, stories, cases, situational strategies, and a self-assessment tool – all designed to help you learn to navigate social situations more successfully.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgment ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. A Different Kind of “Smart” 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOld Wine in New Bottles? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing Beyond IQ 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEI, SI, or Both? 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom Toxic to Nourishing 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlind Spots, Lenses, and Filters 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Halitosis, Flatulence, and Dandruff 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe “Dilbert” Factor 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan We Become a Socially Smarter Species? 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eS.P.A.C.E.:The Skills of Interaction 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. “S” Stands for Situational Awareness 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSituational Dumbness and Numbness 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBallistic Podiatry: Making the Worst of a Situation 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading the Social Context 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Look For 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Proxemic Context 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Behavioral Context 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Semantic Context 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating Cultures and Subcultures 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCodes of Conduct: Violate the Rules at Your Peril 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding the Skills of Situational Awareness 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. “P” Stands for Presence 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing There 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs Charisma Over-Rated? 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo Looks Matter? 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading (and Shaping) the “Rules of Engagement” 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Ugly American Syndrome 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore of You, Less of Me 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Case of Attitude 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding the Skills of Presence 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. “A” Stands for Authenticity 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake a Tip from Popeye 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s a Beautiful Day in the SI Neighborhood 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Snap-On Smile: Can You Fake Sincerity? 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeft-Handed Compliments 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Puppy Dog Syndrome 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNarcissism: It’s Really All About Me 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHead Games, Power Struggles, and Manipulation 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding the Skills of Authenticity 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. “C” Stands for Clarity 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Way with Words 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoof-in-Mouth Disease: Sometimes Silence Works Best 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRole-Speak and Real-Speak 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelicopter Language and Elevator Speeches 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Clean” Language and “Dirty” Language 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVerbal Bludgeons 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Brain for a Walk 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Metaphor 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE-Prime: the Language of Sanity 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding the Skills of Clarity 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. “E” Stands for Empathy 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Destroys Empathy? 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Builds Empathy? 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Platinum Rule 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Irony of Empathic Professions 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eL.E.A.P.S.: Empathy by Design 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmpathy in Four Minutes 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding the Skills of Empathy 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Assessing and Developing SI 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Your Interaction Skills 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-Awareness: Seeing Yourself as Others See You 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing Your Interaction Style: Drivers, Energizers, Diplomats, and Loners 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Strength-Weakness Irony 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePriorities for Improvement 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. SI in the World of Work: Some Reflections 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Real and Legal Consequences of Social Incompetence 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultures of Conflict and Craziness 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHierarchies,Testosterone, and Gender Politics 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting it Right at Work and Wrong at Home 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Diversity Puzzle 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRitual, Ceremony, and Celebration 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePositive Politics: Getting Ahead with Your Value System Intact 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. SI in Charge: Thoughts on Developing Socially Intelligent Leaders 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe S.O.B. Factor 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecutive Hubris: Its Costs and Consequences 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBest Boss,Worst Boss 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eP.O.W.E.R.:Where It Comes From, How to Get It 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow the Worst Bastards on the Planet Get and Keep Power 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Algebra of Influence 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eS.P.I.C.E.: Leading When You’re Not In Charge 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. SI and Conflict: Thoughts About Getting Along 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Double Spiral of Conflict 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Argue? 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrucial Conversations 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdded Value Negotiating 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEpilogue. SI and the Next Generation: Who’s Teaching Our Kids? 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur Children Are Not Our Children 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe (Only) Ten Basic News Stories 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnxiety Drives Attention 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking the Addiction to Television 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Buying of Our Babies 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVideo Games:The New Sandlot 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeachers, Parents, or Neither? 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBelonging or Be Longing? 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe S.P.A.C.E. 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