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The Color of Emotional Intelligence: Elevating Our Self and Social Awareness to Address Inequities

by Farah Harris

ASIN: B0C46RKN8Y

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It takes strength not to curse someone out when they’re being rude, or not to lose it when your child is being disobedient. It is also emotionally taxing to keep it all together when you are on the receiving end of a microaggression.

Each of these instances requires us to use our emotional intelligence (or EQ). And, while it is a basic skill, there are more shades to emotional intelligence than you might think. Emotional intelligence can also be used to break barriers to equity.

In The Color of Emotional Intelligence, psychotherapist and well-being expert Farah Harris uses personal stories, anecdotes, and insight to discuss:The fundamentals of emotional intelligence and barriers to practicing EQ effectivelyThe fundamentals of emotional intelligence and barriers to practicing EQ effectivelyHow emotional intelligence is used as a survival skill by marginalized peopleHow emotional intelligence is used as a survival skill by marginalized peopleDifferent types of stressors, including microaggressions, and resulting unhealthy defensive tactics, such as code-switching and maskingDifferent types of stressors, including microaggressions, and resulting unhealthy defensive tactics, such as code-switching and maskingSelf-care strategies for handling systemic stressors that affect people from marginalized groupsSelf-care strategies for handling systemic stressors that affect people from marginalized groupsTools everyone can use to elevate their emotional intelligence to address inequities and become better stewards of humanityTools everyone can use to elevate their emotional intelligence to address inequities and become better stewards of humanity
Don’t go through life seeing things in black and white. It’s time to see the world in color.Read moreReview"Farah's book is a refreshing and much-needed addition to the literature on emotional intelligence...I highly recommend The Color of Emotional Intelligence to anyone seeking to improve their emotional intelligence and overall well-being. Farah's expertise, humility, and authenticity shine through every page, making this book a valuable and enjoyable read for anyone looking to grow in awareness and cultivate emotional intelligence in their personal and professional lives."

— Kwame Christian Esq., M.A., Founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute

"Farah's work offers a necessary perspective shift in emotional intelligence beyond the dominant White male perspective. Managing our emotions is a critical part of allyship. These proven strategies help people take real action towards positive change."

— Julie Kratz, Author of Allyship in Action and DEI speaker

"True growth requires us to ask new questions, consider new perspectives, and try new things. With relatable examples and a refreshing sense of humor, Farah guides us toward a greater degree of emotional intelligence and, on the way, challenges everything we think we know about this critical relationship skill."

— Tara Jaye Frank, Author of The Waymakers: Clearing the Path to Workplace Equity with Competence and Confidence, and C-Suite workplace consultant

"Profound. Thought-provoking. Necessary. Farah Harris expertly illustrates how the power of emotional intelligence can protect us and how it can further connect us, if we choose. She takes you on a transformational journey through worlds you may not see and helps you see your world differently. This is the EQ book I didn't realize I was waiting for, and the one our current world needs!"

— Sarah Noll Wilson, Executive Coach and Author of Don't Feed the Elephants: Overcoming the Art of Avoidance for Powerful PartnershipsRead more