Book Summary
Search Inside Yourself by Chade-Meng Tan, with a foreword by emotional intelligence expert Daniel Goleman, is a transformative guide that combines mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and neuroscience to enhance personal and professional growth. Based on a successful internal course developed at Google, the book teaches practical techniques—such as meditation, attention training, and self-awareness exercises—to help individuals improve focus, reduce stress, communicate more effectively, and increase creativity and happiness. With a blend of science, humor, and simplicity, Tan presents a step-by-step method for mastering emotional intelligence, leading to improved leadership, well-being, and productivity in both work and life.
About the Author:
Chade-Meng Tan is a former Google engineer who became widely known for developing the company’s popular mindfulness and emotional intelligence course, Search Inside Yourself. At Google, he held the unique title of “Jolly Good Fellow” and was a pioneer in bringing emotional well-being into the corporate world. Tan is also a co-founder of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute, which aims to bring these practices to organizations worldwide. His collaborator, Daniel Goleman, is a renowned psychologist and author of the bestselling book Emotional Intelligence, which laid the groundwork for understanding the power of self-awareness and empathy in leadership and success. Together, they promote the idea that inner peace and emotional mastery are essential to thriving in today’s fast-paced world.
