Project Summary: 6 page paper on " Emotional Intelligence" by Daniel Goleman The goal of the project is to have you read and understand the information contained in the book, Emotional Intelligence. One of the keystone skills in interacting with people is emotional intelligence. The ability to understand and manipulate the emotions of others begins with the ability to understand and manipulate the emotions of ourselves. Emotional intelligence and the related skills can not only help you be a more effective counselor or case manage but also improve the quality of your personal relationships. And to a large extent, the quality of one’s life is directly tied to the quality of one’s relationships.