Optimal By Cary Daniel Goleman And Cary Cherniss

Optimal: How to Sustain Personal and Organizational Excellence Every Day by Daniel Goleman & Cary Cherniss (Hardcover released Jan 9, 2024 by Harper Business; paperback typically available 2025) offers a science-backed approach to cultivating consistent high performance—not just peak moments. Building on decades of emotional intelligence research, the authors define what an “optimal day” feels like and share strategies for cultivating it daily. Ideal for professionals, leaders, and teams, this 272-page guide provides practical tools for improving focus, reducing burnout, boosting resilience, and enabling emotionally intelligent, sustainable success in both life and work.