The Power of Social Intelligence – by Tony Buzan

Hello, all.

I hope you are fine by the grace of Allah Almighty.

Here is the first review of a book from my shelf. There were three books on my desk, and I was thinking about which one I should select for the first review. There were 2 novels, and the third one was “The Power of Social Intelligence” by Tony Buzan, and then finally I decided to select this one. Again, I’m not a regular writer, so for any grammatical and other mistakes, my advance apology is here. I love to write, so I’m writing …

Why this book

“Man is a social animal.” We have been listening to and reading this line from our childhood. People explain this as we live in community, we live in groups, so its naturally that we have to interact with people around us.  Either we wish or not, we have to communicate or in other words we have to be social. Ok, thats fine, i do agree that we need to communicate, interact and have to be social to live in our society, group or community. But how?? How should we interact with each other among a group? How to make sure an effective communication (either verbally or via your gestures) between you and your audience?  The phrase “Man is a social animal” tells us who we are and what we should do as part of a community, but how to do it!!! It doesn’t tell. For this, Tony Buzan give us answer of all such queries in his book “The Power of Social Intelligence.”

About the Book

The full name of this book is  “The Power of Social Intelligence: 10 Ways to Tap into Your Social Genius.” The copy I have is in a small size, as you can see in the image too.  The book has 10 chapters as follows:

By developing your social intelligence, you can understand and appreciate everyone you meet: what motivates them, what their personal needs are, and how you can make them comfortable and pleased to be with you. With four color maps and lively text, this book shows you how to improve every aspect of your social skills, both in relationships and at work; become more confident; have a more active and successful social life; become a better communicator and a fearless public speaker; and improve every aspect of your social skills in relationships and at work.

About Author

Tony Buzan (2 June, 1942–present) is an author and educational consultant. He is a proponent of the techniques of mind mapping and mental literacy. He claims to have worked with “corporate entities and businesses all over the world; academics; Olympic athletes; children of all ages; governments; and high-profile individuals, in teaching them how to maximize the use of their brainpower.”

Buzan was born in Palmers Green, Enfield, Middlesex, and is an alumnus of Kitsilano Secondary School where he was Head Boy Prefect from 1959 to 1960. He is probably best known for his book, Use Your Head, his promotion of mnemonic systems, and his mind-mapping techniques. He launched his own software program to support mind mapping called iMindMap in December 2006. His website, Buzan World, cites trademarks on the phrase ‘Mind Maps,’ which he has registered in many countries.

Author Profile

Aasim Naseem

Hey, Thanks for your interest. I’m a PMP, AWS Solutions Architect, and Scrum Master certified professional with 17+ years of hands-on experience leading projects, building teams, and helping organizations deliver software solutions better, faster, and smarter.

Outside of work, I’ve got a deep curiosity for history — especially ancient civilizations like Egypt. I also enjoy reflecting on the everyday moments that shape how we live and work. This blog is my space to share insights, lessons, and thoughts from both my professional journey and personal interests.

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