Amazon Customer Review

Maria Duke

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly informative - helps you understand yourself and others better. Highly recommended.

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2026

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While reading Human Code in the first chapter, I quickly ascertained that I am a mix of Instinctual Intelligence and Relational Intelligence.

Since I’m a salesperson, it made sense that I have instinctual intelligence (act fast, focus on a goal, “like a dog with a bone”). This was my predominant intelligence. But I also have relational intelligence (which equates to radiance, comfort, and deep involvement - someone who begins a meeting with a story, for example). Annalisa’s book does not read like a textbook. It reads like a handbook that helps you identify yourself and others and lets you speak “in their language.” Very helpful at work, as well as at home. And since I don’t have rational intelligence, I need to understand it so I can communicate with those who do. I used to work closely with engineers (and my husband is an engineer), and they typically have rational intelligence (following logic, facts, and reasoning). I need to slow down and explain myself clearly without any fancy stories—get down to business right away.

For each intelligence, Annalisa describes aspects such as “how they live in time,” “how they make decisions,” “how they function in a group,” and more. It’s somewhat like reading a recipe—something to follow carefully while learning how to improvise as you get better and understand the different intelligences. Overall, I totally recommend this book to anyone who is interested in getting to know themselves better and relating better to their community. Wonderful and highly informative!

Mr. Phelps

5.0 out of 5 stars A Systems Framework for Human Relationships in the Age of AI

Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2026

Format: Kindle

As someone who naturally thinks in terms of systems, workflows, and structured problem solving, I was immediately intrigued by Human Code. When smart people dedicate their energy to understanding a specific domain deeply, it pays to study their models. Annalisa Corti has clearly done that here, and the result is a framework that feels both grounded and practical.

For those of us in technology, engineering, data, or operations, we often excel at systems but struggle when the variable is human emotion or interpersonal dynamics. We can architect platforms and automate processes, yet still find ourselves confused by why a conversation derails or why a team dynamic feels off. Human Code bridges that gap. It gives logical thinkers a structured way to understand communication breakdowns without reducing people to stereotypes.

The timing of this book could not be better. We are stepping into a phase where AI is weaving itself into the core of how organizations operate, and automation is taking over more of the technical execution that used to consume our time. As that happens, the real differentiator is no longer just technical competence but human capability. Leaders and contributors who can navigate emotion, adapt to context, and read a room accurately are the ones who will stand out. As our systems become more optimized by machines, our relationships need to become more intentional and skillful. That is why this book feels so relevant right now. It speaks directly to the challenge of staying deeply human while everything around us becomes increasingly automated.

Highly recommended for leaders, technologists, founders, HR professionals, and anyone who wants their relationships to flow with more ease and far less unnecessary conflict.