Six Seconds

Six Seconds supports people to create positive change - everywhere... all the time. Founded in 1997, the organization now has offices in 11+ countries and certified practitioners in over 100, and is the world's preeminent resource for putting emotional intelligence into action.

Feb 212013
 
White Paper: Stress, EQ, and Performance in Healthcare

by Lorenzo Fariselli, Joshua Freedman, Massimiliano Ghini MBA, Federica Valentini Publication Date: Feb 25, 2008 A press release and a powerpoint are available to accompany this paper, as well as a PDF version. Abstract As in many fields, healthcare is a complex and stressful environment where interpersonal interactions are of paramount importance.  This study finds that in [...]

Feb 142013
 
Interview on Why Social Emotional Learning

Six Seconds: A Global Organization leading the way to Social and Emotional Learning Interview with Joshua Freedman and Susan Stillman of Six Seconds What does Six Seconds do — and how did “Self-Science” arise?  Why is social emotional learning so important today – especially given the violence that’s plaguing our schools?  What’s happening at Synapse, [...]

Feb 122013
 
Forget IQ, it's your EQ that matters - The National

Jayne Morrison: “People with higher EQs have more meaningful relationships because they have a greater sense of self-awareness, they understand their emotions and how these drive their thoughts and behaviours, and are mindful of how these affect others. People with higher EQs also make intentional choices in their interactions with others, using consequential thinking before taking action instead of drifting through life on autopilot.”

Jan 262013
 
Emotional Insights

If you could spend 3 days with amazing neuroscientists and experts on emotional intelligence in business, education, health, and life… what would you ask? In June, leading EQ practitioners will be gathering at Harvard University to discuss how emotions can be used to SPARK POSITIVE CHANGE at the 7th NexusEQ Conference. We’ll also have a [...]