News and articles about Six Seconds, The Emotional Intelligence Network, including research, upcoming events, and updates from our members.
It’s prickly, but it’s worth it. Learn more about your own limiting belief + tools for working through it, all thanks to the person who most annoys you. Take this moment to learn compassion- for yourself and for them.
Read MoreYour ‘Sandpaper Person’ illuminates your own personal beliefs + opportunities for growth. This articles breaks down how to identify + learn from the person who most challenges you.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to “grow” as a person, and what’s the role of EQ? New research findings on global emotional intelligence show us what’s supporting and inhibiting growth.
Read MoreWhat does the world’s largest study of emotional intelligence say about EQ in Europe today? Some bad news, but also opportunity that’s essential as we grapple with change.
Read MoreThree steps to tapping into your guiding purpose. Today’s the day to create or refine your understanding of what fuels you + fuels the world.
Read MorePracticing emotional intelligence around how we eat it is an often forgotten key to digestive health, according to digestive psychologist Caspar Poyck. Here are 6 ways to eat mindfully and feel better physically.
Read MoreA guide to tempering it for better decision making. Dive into your own brain’s extreme preferences + explore some tools for teaching your brain that there is indeed a different way to look at things.
Read MoreNew decision making research from Six Seconds’ State of the Heart report identifies the emotional intelligence skills and strategies that predict good decision making, all over the world. So what are they, and how can you cultivate them?
Read MoreBased on some fascinating psychology research, here are 3 effective tactics you should try out to make better decisions.
Read MoreMaking good decisions comes down to “being rational” and “keeping emotions out of it,” right? Actually, no. According to the latest neuroscience research, it’s time do away with this outdated mode of thinking and adopt a more wholesome, accurate view on emotions and decision making.
Read MoreDid you know that your brain style may be affecting your decision making? Find out your brain style + see how it may be impacting your ability to make great decisions.
Read MoreHave you ever had really mixed feelings about a decision or a choice you have to make? It can paralyze the decision making process and cause us to waffle endlessly back and forth. The Mixed Emotions card deck embraces the complexity of emotions and turns them into an asset for decision making.
Read MoreThe only person who has the responsibility to prioritize you IS you. Take a mindful moment to build self-awareness, set your goals, and Choose Yourself.
Read MoreRelationships are the bedrock, the foundation, of a long and satisfying life. And according to a growing body of research, building community is quite literally a matter of life and death. So what helps us build community?
Read MoreEmotions are contagious, spreading between people seamlessly and often, unconsciously. Based on the latest research, here are 5 surprising ways emotions spread.
Read MoreWhat lessons can we learn from a pioneering company to build community and good business? Here are six insights from Patagonia’s journey to create alignment and commitment to a shared purpose.
Read MoreLearning your attachment style might completely change how you (and your partner) fight, play, and build a relationship.
Read MoreWant help to solve a conflict? You need to get to the root of the problem, which is the disparity between the two sides’ perceptions of what’s happening. This tool helps you do exactly that.
Read MoreThe other day, I heard a girl on the street say, “I saw a guy with a Trump shirt on, and I literally crossed the street.” It seems she’s not the only one, as division has reached all time highs. This is the story of one man’s journey to start reaching across the divide – and how we can do the same.
Read MoreHumans are highly sensitive to emotional signals in the environment. People tend to catch others’ emotions – an effect known as emotional contagion. And to be able to navigate this world successfully, it’s helpful to understand how it all works.
Read MoreWant to know how to practice emotional intelligence? Here are 10 expert tips from our worldwide network to choose yourself more effectively.
Read MoreA life coach shares her approach to practicing a life full of vision, meaning, and treasure hunts.
Read MoreThis Valentine’s Day, I am two-weeks post-surgery. No fancy dinners or moonlit walks on the beach for me. But don’t worry, I am still being extravagantly loved in the most emotionally intelligent way.
Read MoreThe little miracles of life happen all around us, and the more time we take to notice and appreciate them, the richer we feel.
Read MoreAssess a recent decision. Become more self-aware. Solve a conflict. T, F, A Cards are a simple and effective tool – check out these stories!
Read MoreWhat does the latest research show us about “mental practice”? It turns out, we underestimate the value of mental practice, and it’s time that we start taking advantage of its incredible power in multiple areas of our lives, from learning new skills to healing from surgery.
Read MoreA new journal article articulates the role of emotional intelligence in coaching. The link is powerful.
Read MoreFor teens struggling with a brutal addiction to solvents, hope and healing seem far away. Traditional culture & the Medicine Wheel combine with emotional intelligence to support a path forward for the children, and their counselors.
Read MoreLara Williams of Momentum4 brings us this case study to see how EQ tools in action can deliver positive outcomes to leadership training.
Read MoreHow do we deal with difficult emotions in an emotionally intelligent way? Doing so is essential for your overall wellbeing.
Read MoreTo reach their strategic objectives, Hyundai’s manufacturing team in Turkey identified a key need: Agility requires managers to build their creativity. To build those capabilities, here’s how Hayatın Ritmi, Six Seconds’ Partner in Turkey, is working with the company to leverage the emotional intelligence Brain Talents to set a context for innovation.
Read MoreUnderstanding the neuroscience of trust can help you develop healthy, trusting relationships at home and at work. Here’s how it works.
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard how important it is to use empathy in work and life… but HOW? Here are five practical, research-proven tips.
Read MoreFor kids across Asia, Dragonfly’s outdoor ed and service learning program is all about self-discovery through EQ. Find out how this unique model is helping kids develop their interpersonal skills.
Read MoreWhat is a sociogram? A sociogram is a valuable tool for gathering data on social relationships and dynamics.
Read MoreFrom interviews the originators of the science of emotional intelligence including Peter Salovey, Daniel Goleman, & Reuven Bar-On, here’s a simple and lively history of this breakthrough science.
Read MoreWhen challenge and struggles drain your emotional energy in a downward spiral of bleh… there’s a way out, and it’s surprisingly simple when you engage emotions in a new way.
Read MoreFor emotional intelligence coaches, a new AI tool is helping them go deeper with clients. Find out how.
Read MoreWant concrete tips for how to be more optimistic? You are in the right place. Ask yourself these 3 questions in challenging situations.
Read MoreWhat makes coaching so effective, and does emotional intelligence help? How? Here’s an infographic + free report with insights from 1138 coaches and coaching clients from 88 countries.
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