Blog: EQ Planet
Articles and stories from members of the Emotional Intelligence Network about EQ in action at work, home, school - and in life!Empathy in the News :: 25 Jan 2010
I have been so heartened by hearing President Obama talk about looking for empathy as one attribute when choosing a Supreme Court Judge--one of our leaders of the United States. In fact, I have heard the word coming up so frequently in many discussions and presentations. I do not remember hearing such ... (read more)
Empathy in Action :: 05 Jan 2010
I have been thinking about New Year's Eve for many days. My husband, Bob, and I joined his parents at a lovely gathering with friends in North Carolina. Laughter, great food, and dominoes were all part of the agenda of the celebration of the new year's birth. However, what really ... (read more)
An EI Poem :: 20 Dec 2009
I love this poem. It succinctly explains the work of Emotional Intelligence.
AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN FIVE SHORT CHAPTERS
by Portia Nelson
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I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I fall in. I am lost ... I am helpless. It isn't my fault. It takes me ... (read more)
Blog: Six Seconds
News and articles about Six Seconds, The Emotional Intelligence Network, including research, upcoming events, and updates from our members.The Six Seconds EQ Model :: 27 Jan 2010
The Six Seconds model turns EQ theory into practice for your personal and professional life.
Emotional intelligence is the capacity to blend thinking and feeling to make optimal decisions -- which is key to having a successful relationship with yourself and others. To provide a practical and simple way to learn ... (read more)
Emotional WHAT? Definitions and History of EQ :: 26 Jan 2010
Updated Nov 15, 2009
Definitions and History of Emotional Intelligence
It all began about 2,000 years ago when Plato wrote, “All learning has an emotional base.” Since then, scientists, educators, and philosophers have worked to prove or disprove the importance of feelings. Unfortunately, for a large part of those two millenia, common ... (read more)
Tom Peters – Leader as a Mensch :: 16 Jan 2010
Congratulations to Bruna Martinuzzi - one of our network members and authors - mentioned in Tom Peters' roundup of best links this week, and recently in Guy Kawasaki's blog too! Great recognition for this important work. Here's the nugget from Peters' post (Facebook | Tom Peters: Link Roundup #11):
"Out of ... (read more)
Blog: EQ Reflections
Musings on the science and practice of emotional intelligence from author and Six Seconds’ COO, Joshua Freedman. Features a blend of practical and inspiring articles about why and how to put EQ in action as a leader, a parent, and a person as Josh travels the world teaching these invaluable skills — while working (and often struggling) to learn them himself.Postponing Your Future :: 03 Feb 2010
Three different people told me the same story last week:
I'm too busy keeping my head above water to make progress on my real goals.
On one hand, that's a practical and realistic way of coping. Look, we've all experienced that some days we can barely tread water fast enough... and some ... (read more)
Overheard: Dating with Complexity :: 28 Jan 2010
Max and I were at the sushi bar this evening and I indulged in my "restaurant vice" of listening to the conversations around us. There was a guy about my age who seems to work in construction or trucking; he was talking with his buddy about the woman he's been ... (read more)
Leaders Worth Following :: 26 Jan 2010
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." -Martin Luther King, Jr. A few years ago we enjoyed a business climate where companies flourished with little effort; stocks soared, cash was everywhere, and ... (read more)
Blog: EQ Connections
Join Alex Russell, EQ practitioner, in her blog exploring interactions of all types between people in schools, families and businesses. Using current articles as a jumping off point, we will share discussion about the components of emotional intelligence and how they touch our language, our actions, our reactions, ourselves. Most postings here will have links to articles and research papers to use as tools for reflection and interaction. Valuing So-Called “soft” Skills and Principles :: 07 Feb 2010
Posted here is a very interesting article about the country of Bhutan and ever-broadening world views of what constitutes success. The article discusses, among other things, GNH or Gross National Happiness. Here in the US, it seems we often assume that with 'success' will come happiness. I think most of ... (read more)
Obama, the Budget and Learning in the Classroom :: 02 Feb 2010
Today in the NY Times there's an article about Obama's proposed changes to the evaluation of success in schools. Without a doubt, this is either at the heart of current problems in the educational system or a big symptom of the problems. How do we measure success for our students? ... (read more)
Another Interesting ‘Language’ Question :: 13 Jan 2010
MSNBC has a news article about institutionalizing the use of the phrase 'at hope' kids instead of 'at risk' kids using the legislative system. It's an interesting idea and one that fascinates me very much. Language is so very powerful, often in ways we aren't thinking about when we use ... (read more)
