Productivity for Minimalists : Cut Through the Noise, Understand the History & Harness the Power of Productivity

We live in a world where productivity is rewarded... maybe a bit too much. This can often lead to an unhealthy hustle culture. It can promote toxic positivity and cause burnout. The way we perceive productivity today has gone through a grand evolution over time. Minimalism is all about cutting through the noise and considering only the most valuable, useful things that matter. So, by taking a minimalist lens, we can attempt to cut through the noise and look at productivity in a way that is healthy and beneficial to our lives. In Productivity for Minimalists, we’ll go through the myths and misconceptions about productivity. We’ll consider the history of productivity, its evolution, and how it is perceived today in a way that creates toxic work environments and an unhealthy approach to efficiency. By taking a minimalist approach towards productivity, we’ll explore some practical ways in which we can become more efficient and get more done in a sustainable, healthy way. With guidance on how to prioritize, organize and live simply, Productivity for Minimalists reshapes the way we approach productivity. And I’m thrilled to go on this journey with you. We can be productive without complicating our lives and burning out. With the minimalist principles in this book, life can be productive and peaceful at the same time.

For the first time ever in a book, Drs. Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves unveil TalentSmart’s revolutionary program to help people identify their EQ skills, build these skills into strengths, and enjoy consistent performance in the pursuit of important life objectives.

The book contains proven strategies from a decade-long effort to accurately measure and increase emotional intelligence. Trusted by upper-echelon leaders inside companies worldwide, these strategies will enable you to capitalize on the skills responsible for 58% of performance in all types of jobs.

The new, enhanced online edition of the world’s bestselling emotional intelligence test, the Emotional Intelligence Appraisal®, will show you where your EQ stands today and what you can do to begin maximizing it immediately.

Rooted in sound research involving more than 500,000 responses, this new edition of the test will:

—Pinpoint which of the book’s 66 emotional intelligence strategies will increase your EQ the most.

—Reveal the specific behaviors responsible for your EQ scores.

—Allow you to test yourself a second time to measure how much your EQ has increased from your efforts.

The book’s smooth narrative style turns rigorous research into memorable stories and practical strategies that anyone can use to his or her advantage.

With 90% of top performers high in EQ, and EQ twice as important as IQ in getting where you want to go in life, who can afford to ignore it?

From Dr. Travis Bradberry, #1 bestselling author of EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE HABITS. The book's smooth narrative style turns rigorous research into memorable stories and practical strategies that anyone can use to his or her advantage. With 90% of top performers high in EQ, and EQ twice as important as IQ in getting where you want to go in life, who can afford to ignore it? What people are saying about it: "This book can drastically change the way you think about success...read it twice." --Patrick Lencioni, author, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team "Emotional intelligence is an extremely important skill for personal and professional success. This book is excellent and the learning included in the free online test is cutting-edge. I strongly recommend it." --Ken Blanchard, bestselling business book author of all time; coauthor The One Minute Manager "In the fast lane of business life today, people spend more time on computer keyboards, blackberries and conference calls than they do in face-to-face communication. We're expected to piece together broken conversations, cryptic voicemails, and abbreviated text messages to figure out how to proceed. In this increasingly complex web, emotional intelligence is more important than ever before. This book is filled with invaluable insights and information that no one can afford to ignore." --Rajeev Peshawaria, executive director, Goldman Sachs International FOREWORD BY PATRICK LENCIONI, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE FIVE DYSFUNCTIONS OF A TEAM.Emotional Intelligence 2.0 is a book with a single purpose-increasing your EQ. Here's what people are saying about it:"Emotional Intelligence 2.0 succinctly explains how to deal with emotions creatively and employ our intelligence in a beneficial way."-THE DALAI LAMA"A fast read with compelling anecdotes and good context in which to understand and improve."-NEWSWEEK"Gives abundant, practical findings and insights with emphasis on how to develop EQ."-STEPHEN R. COVEY"This book can drastically change the way you think about success...read it twice."-PATRICK LENCIONIIn today's fast-paced world of competitive workplaces and turbulent economic conditions, each of us is searching for effective tools that can help us to manage, adapt, and strike out ahead of the pack. By now, emotional intelligence (EQ) needs little introduction-it's no secret that EQ is critical to your success. But knowing what EQ is and knowing how to use it to improve your life are two very different things.Emotional Intelligence 2.0 delivers a step-by-step program for increasing your EQ via four, core EQ skills that enable you to achieve your fullest potential:1) Self-Awareness2) Self-Management3) Social Awareness4) Relationship Management In today's fast-paced world of competitive workplaces and turbulent economic conditions, each of us is searching for effective tools that can help us to manage, adapt, and strike out ahead of the pack. By now, emotional intelligence (EQ) needs little introduction—it's no secret that EQ is critical to your success. But knowing what EQ is and knowing how to use it to improve your life are two very different things. Emotional Intelligence 2.0 delivers a step-by-step program for increasing your EQ via four core EQ skills that enable you to achieve your fullest potential:1) Self-Awareness2) Self-Management3) Social Awareness4) Relationship ManagementYour purchase of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 includes online access to the Emotional Intelligence Appraisal test.To take the test:1) Go to www.TalentSmart.com/supportform and request your unique code2) Visit www.TalentSmart.com/test 3) Click on the "I'M READY" button, then sign in using your unique passcode FOREWORD BY PATRICK LENCIONI, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE FIVE DYSFUNCTIONS OF A TEAM. Emotional Intelligence 2.0 is a book with a single purpose-increasing your EQ. Here's what people are saying about it:"Emotional Intelligence 2.0 succinctly explains how to deal with emotions creatively and employ our intelligence in a beneficial way."--THE DALAI LAMA"A fast read with compelling anecdotes and good context in which to understand and improve."-NEWSWEEK"Gives abundant, practical findings and insights with emphasis on how to develop EQ."-STEPHEN R. COVEY"This book can drastically change the way you "Knowing what emotional intelligence is, and knowing how to use it to improve your life, are two very different things."--Publisher