Stepping Out of the Shadow of Perfect
How can we counter the shadow of perfectionism? Increasing self-compassion and empathy will free us to be our best.
EQ Coaching for a Vibrant Future: 5 Essentials
What makes personal and executive coaching work best? We interviewed five coaches from around the world, here are their essential recommendations.
Not just SMART goals, setting CLEAR goals for success
Have you been making lists each day but not making progress? Most goals are missing and essential component: emotional intelligence. Power up your goal setting with EQ. By adding the CLEAR method for setting goals to your SMART goals routine, you’ll boost your...
EQ in Italy: Meet Lorenzo Fariselli
What’s happening with emotional intelligence in Italy? Meet the leader of the Italian Emotional Intelligence Network, Lorenzo Fariselli.
Feeling Stressed? It’s a Laughing Matter
Stress is on the rise – especially after the recent election. Fortunately, a bit of emotional intelligence will help you dissolve stress the fun way: Humor! Here’s how to use emotional intelligence to fuel laughter to manage stress. When Was the Last Time You Laughed?...
How to Teach Children Emotional Intelligence for a Better World
When feelings run hot, how can we use emotional intelligence to fuel our commitment for positive change… and support children to create a better world?
Supporting Children’s Rights through Strong Relationships
Mutually respectful relationships are a foundation for human rights. So how can children & adults use emotional intelligence to strengthen relationships?
Teaching Emotional Intelligence Like a Snake Charmer
Like charming snakes requires special skills, teaching EQ in schools gives students training for life to help make positive choices and healthy relationships.
How to Make Stressful Change Sticky: Focus & Reflection
Want to be successful in stressful change? Don’t lose focus, use stress to connect people & lock reflection into the process.
Stress-Free Life: 5 Wise Principles
Life is full of stress. Wouldn’t it be great if there was an instruction manual? Here’s 5 things that should be in it.
Studying EQ in a Rural Appalachian Highschool
Can a 10-week EQ Course change the Emotional Intelligence scores of students in a rural Appalachian high school class? Eastern Kentucky is comprised of tiny towns tucked into valleys between the steep Appalachian Mountains in the heart of coal country. The region has...
Qatar Airways: Removing the Stress of Travel
Emotional intelligence training for employees reduces stress at Qatar Airways, Six Seconds Preferred Partner We spoke with Kevin Herft, Manager Cabin Services Training, about the value of emotional intelligence for creating the world-class customer experience that is...
Middle School Climate & Learning – AERA research
New research is shedding light on what middle schoolers are feeling about school and learning — and what makes social emotional learning (SEL) effective for young adolescents. They crave authenticity and connection, but are not finding these at school.
How to Vitalize Hiring with Emotional Intelligence
Best practices for hiring with emotional intelligence – attract, select, and onboard talent with EQ. There is now a range of practical EQ tools for hiring.
Bully-proof Your Kids with Emotional Intelligence
October is national anti-bullying month in the U.S. How can emotional intelligence help us guide our children to be compassionate and to combat bullying at home and at school? As a first grader, I was a bit chubby—not pudgy, but certainly slightly rounded. My...
How Do I Control Emotions Better?
It’s one of the most frequent questions in emotional intelligence workshops worldwide. How can I get better at controlling my feelings? The language of this question reveals a bias that there are bad emotions requiring control – which means exerting power...
Daniel Goleman on the Dalai Lama’s Vision for Good
“Real change will take place when individuals transform themselves guided by the values that lie at the core of all human ethical systems, scientific findings, and common sense.” –the Dalai Lama If you could encourage people to make just one small change to transform...
A Curious Case For Boredom
Tired of feeling bored? Finally we can understand the reasons behind the feelings of being trapped, restlessness, lack of challenge, and lack of purpose.
Stressed for Good: Surprising New Science about Stress
Stress kills… or does it? In the light of new neuroscience, maybe it’s time rethink stress – which might just save your life.
Case: EQ Team in Big Pharma
In one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, a Key Accounts team on the verge of collapse implements a six-month emotional intelligence program; EQ scores increase by 8.9% correlated with double-digit financial growth, high performance evaluations and multiple promotions.
EQ Stories: Coaching a Career Change
EQ Stories are profiles of people whose lives have been helped by emotional intelligence and Six Seconds’ coaching model. This story is from Six Seconds’ Marilynn Jorgensen, Master Coach/ICF Trainer. Why is emotional intelligence coaching so powerful?...
The 4 Cs of Trust and How to Make Them More Visible
Want to increase your level of trust with someone? The first step to earning trust is to make sure that you are fully trustworthy – and also perceived that way. Check yourself against the 4Cs of trust.
The EQ and IQ Debate: Which Is Better? Honestly, It’s the Wrong Question.
After 100 years of research, there’s little agreement on the definition of intelligence or how to measure IQ. Yet Adam Grant insists cognitive skill trumps all, and “Emotional Intelligence Is Overrated.” His critique is wrong, but important.
Talk About Great Leaders: Contexts for Performance
Research: What are the 3 key qualities that distinguish great leaders from good? What if you could “peek inside” the relationships of thousands of high performing leaders – what sets the best leaders apart?
- Gaining on It: How You Can Make Impact Every Day Using Emotional Intelligence for Mental Health Awareness Month
- Emotional Intelligence for Positive Mental Health: From Surviving to Flourishing
- Leading Kindness: When College Students Practice EQ in Service of Others, Their Own Emotional Intelligence Increases
- Turn Up Your Sparkle: How Authenticity Can Be Your Greatest Asset
- Emotions Travel in Packs: What Your Feelings Are Really Trying to Tell You (The Emotion Constellation Map)
- Should I Stay or Should I Go? Understanding Your Emotional Needs
