9 Best Emotional Intelligence Books
We analyzed 5+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 9 best emotional intelligence books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.
Goal: Find the best Emotional Intelligence books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best emotional intelligence books" and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
9 Best Emotional Intelligence Books
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Emotional Intelligence
Why It Can Matter More Than IQ
Also recommended by
4 people
Drew Houston recommended this bookDrew Houston
"It’s nonfiction, but it spelled out something that I just didn’t know you could kind of break down in a logical way. And, suddenly, I had this understanding about the world that I didn’t have before." - Drew Houston
Drew Houston's recommendation of this book 
Jack Kornfield recommended this bookJack Kornfield
Jack Kornfield mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Jack Kornfield's recommendation of this book 
Sharon Salzberg recommended this bookSharon Salzberg
Sharon Salzberg mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Sharon Salzberg's recommendation of this book 
Patrick Bet-David recommended this bookPatrick Bet-David
Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
Patrick Bet-David's recommendation of this book
Emotional Intelligence 2.0
Building Emotional Intelligence
Practices to Cultivate Inner Resilience in Children
Go Suck a Lemon
Strategies for Improving Your Emotional Intelligence
The Language of Emotional Intelligence
The Five Essential Tools for Building Powerful and Effective Relationships
How To Win Friends and Influence People
Also recommended by
18 people
Warren Buffett recommended this bookWarren Buffett
"In my office, you will not see the degree I have from the University of Nebraska, or the master’s degree I have from Columbia University, but you’ll see the certificate I got from the Dale Carnegie course." - Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett's recommendation of this book 
Scott Adams recommended this bookScott Adams
One of the books on Scott Adams' "Persuasion Reading List."
Scott Adams's recommendation of this book 
Dave Ramsey recommended this bookDave Ramsey
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website.
Dave Ramsey's recommendation of this book 
Paul Graham recommended this bookPaul Graham
"The one book we encourage startup founders to read. [...] It's critically important for anyone in business." - Paul Graham
Paul Graham's recommendation of this book 
Derek Sivers recommended this bookDerek Sivers
Derek Sivers mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Derek Sivers's recommendation of this book 
Dustin Moskovitz recommended this bookDustin Moskovitz
"Seek to be understood." - Dustin Moskovitz
Dustin Moskovitz's recommendation of this book +12
More recommendations
- Ken Block
"One of the first books that really helped me achieve my management style and what’s helped me really be successful." - Ken Block
- DJ Vlad
Most Recommended Books reached out to DJ Vlad directly.
- Strauss Zelnick
"Archaic references and overweening title to the side, it’s actually a great guide to leadership and salesmanship." - Strauss Zelnick
- Daymond John
"I love all the Dale Carnegie books." - Daymond John
- Shay Carl
"A staple that I have listened to three or four times." - Shay Carl
- Tim Draper
"[One of the books] that are recommended or required at Draper University." - Tim Draper
- Sahil Lavingia
Sahil Lavingia recommended this book on Notion.
- Barbara Corcoran
"A must read for anyone in business." - Barbara Corcoran
- Alex Hormozi
Alex Hormozi recommended this book on Instagram.
- Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.
- Ben Greenfield
Most Recommended Books reached out to Ben Greenfield directly.
- Patrick Bet-David
Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
- Ken Block
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
Also recommended by
12 people- Dave Ramsey recommended this book
Dave Ramsey
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website.
Dave Ramsey's recommendation of this book 
Daniel Pink recommended this bookDaniel Pink
Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Daniel Pink's recommendation of this book 
Ken Block recommended this bookKen Block
"[Also] helped me really be successful." - Ken Block
Ken Block's recommendation of this book - Dustin Moskovitz recommended this book
Dustin Moskovitz
"[I] was surprised at how familiar the topics felt." - Dustin Moskovitz
Dustin Moskovitz's recommendation of this book 
Noah Kagan recommended this bookNoah Kagan
"Begin with the end in mind." - Noah Kagan
Noah Kagan's recommendation of this book 
Kishore Biyani recommended this bookKishore Biyani
"Immensely helpful and influential during my early years, it explained some of the basic mindsets required to succeed in any profession." - Kishore Biyani
Kishore Biyani's recommendation of this book +6
More recommendations
- Michael McCullough
"Helps you decide which action to actually take." - Michael McCullough
- Shay Carl
Shay Carl referenced this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
- Jenn Im
"Has changed my life in such a positive way." - Jenn Im
- Jim Kwik
"This personal development classic is a classic for a reason." - Jim Kwik
- Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.
- Ben Greenfield
Most Recommended Books reached out to Ben Greenfield directly.
- Michael McCullough
The EQ Difference
A Powerful Plan for Putting Emotional Intelligence to Work
The EQ Edge
Emotional Intelligence and Your Success
Sources
- 1
The 5 Best Books for Increasing Your Emotional Intelligence | by Christopher D. Connors | Mind Cafe | Medium
medium.com
- 2
23 Best Books on Emotional Intelligence (to Read in 2023)
upjourney.com
- 3
The 7 Best Books On Increasing Your EQ
linkedin.com
- 4
10 Books Which Can Boost Your EQ
lifehack.org
- 5
Sintelly - Learning has never been so fun and easy!
sintelly.com
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