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Six Seconds supports individuals and organizations to learn, measure and practice emotional intelligence. From families to schools to Fortune 500 companies, our goal is to have 1 billion people practicing emotional intelligence skills.
Emotional intelligence for: Business Education Coaching Personal Growth Parenting
Emotional Intelligence is being smarter with feelings.
Learn how to practice emotional intelligence for better relationships, stronger wellbeing, greater effectiveness, and a higher quality of life.
We’ve got people problems.
Most of the world’s challenges aren’t due to a lack of data or technical skills, they’re emotional and relational. Stress and complexity are on the rise, and wellbeing & employee engagement are falling. It’s time for more people-skills.
Emotional intelligence is the solution.
Research links emotional intelligence to life success, including critical success factors like relationships, effectiveness, wellbeing, and quality of life. It’s the foundation of healthy people, families, schools, communities and organizations.
Emotional intelligence for: Business Education Coaching Personal Growth Nonprofits Parenting
Why Six Seconds?
Six Seconds is the complete solution for emotional intelligence. With a suite of validated assessment tools, a transformational learning methodology, supportive community and 25 years of experience, we are here to help you solve your most pressing problems.
“Six Seconds is more than an organization with excellent resources and training programs. It is a community that has supported my work, my world and my purpose. It is a movement that is essential to the survival of humanity and is actually making a difference. I am honored to learn, work and be a part of this community.
“The leadership and mentorship of Six Seconds’ instructors are top notch…. What I have learned through their programs will forever impact me personally and professionally. Thank you!”
How We Can Support You
Grow your emotional intelligence with our global community of practitioners.
Resources & eLearning
Learn emotional intelligence from the comfort of your home or office and be who you want to be.
Tools & Assessments
Explore Six seconds’ suite of validated emotional intelligence tools for individuals and groups.
Certification Courses
Jumpstart your personal or organizational growth by investing in emotional intelligence.
Events
Join us online or in-person to experience our diverse, committed community of change makers.
Case Studies
Read case studies of Six Seconds tools & methods transforming organizations for the better.
Partnerships
Long-term, impactful partnerships are central to achieving our mission. Will you join us?
Our Blog
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Case: 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...
The Way You Are
Is there a way to be unconditionally loving, and also to hold high expectations? As parents, can we love our kids “as they are” AND help them be better?
The Paradox of Giving Yourself
It may seem like a paradox, but people who focus on giving feel and do better… and so do businesses.
Sociograms: Mapping the Emotional Dynamics of a Classroom
A sociogram is a useful tool for educators who want objective data on a classroom’s social dynamics – here’s how they work.
Feel the Power: Flexing EQ
The use of power is central to our interactions as leaders, coaches, parents, and change agents. To be more effective, emotional intelligence will help us understand and tune up our own use of power and the ways people react to that. There are dozens, maybe hundreds, of different forms of power. All of these “work” in some sense. If they generate certain desired there are “benefits.” At the same time, each produces unwanted side effects, called “costs.” What are some of the forms of power that you have, and that you exercise? What happens when you exercise these different forms of power? What price do you pay for each such use?
Are We Wired for Empathy?
The neuroscience of empathy is fascinating and offers practical lessons for leadership and life. Our brains are wired for social connection through Mirror Neurons, which cause us to experience what we perceive.