“Profound. Thought provoking. Necessary. Farah Harris expertly illustrates how the power of emotional intelligence can protect us and how it can further connect us, if we choose. Focusing on the intersection of EQ and equity, Harris provides a unique and critical expansion on this practice that has been long dominated by White male researchers’ perspectives. She takes you on a transformational journey through worlds you may not see and helps you see your world differently. This is the EQ book I didn’t realize I was waiting for, and the one our cur-
rent world needs!”

— Sarah Noll Wilson,
Executive Coach and Author of Don’t Feed the Elephants:
Overcoming the Art of Avoidance for Powerful Partnerships

“Farah has crafted a masterpiece on emotional intelligence, the layers of emotional intelligence, and its important nuances. Using personal narratives and pop culture anecdotes, Farah walks readers through a journey to understand how to strengthen their emotional intelligence. Farah has a vast amount of experience and expertise, but it feels like she’s speaking directly to the reader as a close friend. Anyone who wants to improve their relationships needs to pick up this book.”

— Janice Gassam Asare,
Ph.D. DEI Consultant and Senior Contributing writer for Forbes

“Farah’s book is a refreshing and much-needed addition to the literature on emotional intelligence, providing practical and insightful advice on how to elevate our emotional intelligence as part of our personal development. It highlights the role that emotional intelligence plays in how we live, see ourselves, and interact with others, and it emphasizes the importance of courage, empathy, and effective communication beyond just interpersonal skills.

“I highly recommend The Color of Emotional Intelligence to anyone seeking to improve their emotional intelligence and overall well-being. Farah’s expertise, humility, and authenticity shine through every page, making this book a valuable and enjoyable read for anyone looking to grow in awareness and cultivate emotional intelligence in their personal and professional lives.”

— Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.,
Founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute

“A brilliant balance between theory and practice, The Color of Emotional Intelligence: Elevating Our Self and Social Awareness to Address Inequities should be in everyone’s ‘doing life’ toolkit. Thirst-quenching and soul-edifying while also being practical and action-oriented, this is the comprehensive resource you never knew you always needed. Renowned expert Farah Harris has outdone herself. As she so rightly affirms, there is nothing soft about the skills we need to regulate our-
selves, to navigate our relationships and our world. . . and to address inequities. Emotional intelligence is a ‘strengths skill.’ This book explains why it matters.”

— Theresa M. Robinson, DEI, Anti-Racism,
Well-Being Educator and ATD-certified Master Trainer

“Farah’s work offers a necessary perspective shift in emotional intelligence beyond the dominant White male perspective. Managing our emotions is a critical part of allyship. These proven strategies help people take real action towards positive change.”

— Julie Kratz,
Author of Allyship in Action and DEI speaker

“The Color of Emotional Intelligence was a life-changing read for me that should be required reading in every leadership development program. Farah gave one of the best explanations of EI, racism, and allyship/stewardship that I’ve seen, and illuminated how EI provides a tool for justice and healing. She transformed EI from a business buzzword into a tool that can be used, in her words, to ‘create a world where we all feel safe to be our best selves because we decided to show up as our best selves for others.’”

— Teri Schmidt, Director & Leadership Coach,
Stronger to Serve Coaching & Teambuilding

“As a coach that works with people leaders, I tell my clients that
emotional intelligence is among the top skills required for next-level leadership. The Color of Emotional Intelligence does just that.

“Farah provides leaders with a blueprint for not just understanding themselves but also explains the experiences of those that face micro-(and macro-) aggressions daily. She reveals the challenges minoritized employees face and equips leaders with the tools needed to increase their EQ. This is a must-read for 21st-century inclusive leadership.”

— Sacha Thompson, ACC,
Inclusive Culture Curator and Founder, The Equity Equation

“How can we lead inclusively using frameworks defined almost exclusively from the white male perspective? Long overdue, Farah Harris explores the critically important concept of emotional intelligence through an equity lens. It’s an important read for emerging leaders and seasoned executives alike.”

— Dana Brownlee, Workplace Anti-Racism Thought Leader

“Farah Harris has produced a timely and compelling book that creates a window into what happens inside many organizations and companies while also providing practical skills to understand and enhance emotional intelligence skills for leaders. Given the monumental gap in leadership in society, The Color of Emotional Intelligence is a vitally important and relevant read for leaders.”

— Claude Robinson,
Founder/President of Onyx Strategic Partners, LLC.