Books in Character Strength series

Describes the characteristics of social intelligence, and explains how this quality has helped people become successful, including Eleanor Roosevelt and Sonia Sotomayor.

Self-control encompasses several qualities needed for success, such as preparedness, attentiveness, and the ability to adapt to new situations. Readers are given examples of exceptional people throughout history, like W.E.B. Du Bois, to explain how to improve one’s self-control and balance it with other traits.

Zest is living with enthusiasm, and is embodied in people like Oprah Winfrey, who encourages people to “live their best life.” Readers will explore this quality and the different ways it manifests. Biographical sidebars help to illustrate how zest is an inner resource for building a successful life.

Self-control encompasses several qualities needed for success, such as preparedness, attentiveness, and the ability to adapt to new situations. Readers are given examples of exceptional people throughout history, like W.E.B. Du Bois, to explain how to improve ones self-control and balance it with other traits.

Sympathy and empathy are essential building blocks to developing good social skills. Readers explore the importance of this qualitysocial intelligenceand discuss how this quality helps people work well with others, build satisfying friendships, and become active participants in and contributors to the community.