Shawn Kent Hayashi

Shawn Kent Hayashi delivers a powerful punch with this well written and concise book on how to improve your emotional intelligence. I can't think of anyone that would not benefit from reading this book and doing the exercises therein. Shawn focuses on both personal and business relationships and settings. Her examples with her real-life clients are so insightful, because they not only pinpoint the person's problems, but also chronicle their evolution to a higher level of emotional intelligence and thus, happiness and fulfillment. She describes seven core emotions on the emotions ladder: fear, anger, sadness, envy, hope, joy, and love. Each of these emotions have triggers and physical symptoms associated with them, some clearly more pleasant than others. Through her program of exercises and journaling, she teaches her readers to become more self aware and make better life choices. In identifying the six life motivators, she also maps out a pathway for attaining greater fulfillment in work and in life. Shawn encourages us to focus inward first and then take this wisdom and focus outward to better our lives. I highly recommend this book for both personal and professional development.… (altro)