Social Intelligence: The New Science of Success

By Karl Albrecht

Karl 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. Social Intelligence 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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Wiley
• Release date: Sep 29, 2005
• ISBN: 9780787982911

Karl Albrecht

Karl Albrecht is a respected management consultant and executive adviser, strategic thinker, futurist, author, dynamic speaker, and an innovator whose contributions seem to defy labels, categories, and pigeonholes. He is the author of more than twenty books and many articles on professional achievement, organizational performance, and business strategy. His writings include Social Intelligence: the New Science of Success; Practical Intelligence: the Art and Science of Common Sense; the Mindex Thinking Style Profile; and The Social Intelligence Profile.

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[dannymorris · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

While there are some irritations with Albrecht’s book – he quotes himself rather too often and his self-designed psychometric is too simplistic - it is nevertheless a valuable read largely because of its pragmatic approach. Albrecht lists five categories of SI that individuals need to constantly monitor and improve in – situational awareness, presence, authenticity, clarity and empathy. This is a book for practioners rather than academics, and so for each of these categories he provides insightful stories and helpful tips as to how a person might develop their capacity to influence others effectively.