In ‘Twelve and a Half,’ Gary Vaynerchuk explores the vital emotional skills needed for professional success. Vaynerchuk argues that traditional business skills, while important, are not sufficient on their own. He introduces and delves into twelve emotional skills such as gratitude, empathy, accountability, and optimism, with a half ingredient being the elusive trait of self-awareness. This book provides real-world examples and personal anecdotes to illustrate how these emotional skills can be cultivated and leveraged in the business world. Vaynerchuk’s approach is practical, urging readers to introspect and improve these skills within themselves to achieve success.