by Joshua Freedman | Oct 4, 2023 | Six Seconds |
…mes from scores on an emotional intelligence (EQ) competency called Pursue Noble Goals. A Noble Goal is an overarching sense of purpose. We ‘pursue’ it by making it a bigger part of who we are. It’s not just about action, it’s also about relationship with others and self (check out this short video from early in the pandemic from a time when this shift from Doing to Being was so clear). In our EQ Coach Certification classes, participants are very……Bad news: Globally, sense of purpose is declining. Good news: Using emotional intelligence in coaching, we can magnify and brighten the glimmers of purpose…
by Michael Miller | Oct 8, 2019 | EQ Life |
…inding and following your life’s purpose is the competency called pursuing noble goals. Pursuing noble goals is about discovering your bigger purpose, and then making it part of your life – connecting your daily actions to that bigger purpose. We’ve found through experience that it infuses even the smallest actions with relevance and meaning. And according to this research, it can also help you live longer. So what’s your purpose? If you already k……A recent study found that having a life purpose significantly decreased a person’s risk of dying, even more so than typical health risks like drinking, smoking or not exercising regularly. So what’s your purpose?…
by Michael Miller | Aug 26, 2018 | Six Seconds |
…thy – Recognizing and appropriately responding to others’ emotions. Pursue Noble Goals – Connecting your daily choices with your overarching sense of purpose. Have your answer in mind? When I played this game, I guessed Apply Consequential Thinking, weighing the pros and cons of your decisions. Makes sense, right? My second guess was Navigate Emotions, to make sure you understand how your emotional state may be influencing your decisions, because……New 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?…
by Barbara Fatum | May 29, 2013 | EQ Education, Six Seconds |
…ays schools attempt to help students develop the EQ competency of pursuing noble goals. Leadership jobs in an organization also allow students to test and develop their skills in this area. Finally, development of the above EQ competencies creates empathy for others that is necessary for an individual’s healthy emotional development. “Empathy shatters rigid ideologies and destroys stereotypes” (Goleman, 1995). Students who develop the EQ competenc……Research shows social emotional learning improves classroom performance. How does it work & what does brain research show about emotion in learning?…
by Michael Miller | Nov 16, 2021 | EQ Business |
…and impossible goals demoralize people. Plus, to truly motivate, the team goals have to be aligned with meaningful goals that engage people’s intrinsic motivation – more on this below. How to implement with emotional intelligence: Understand the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, and apply these 3 tips for engaging intrinsic motivation, which will fuel sustainable high performance. Practice clear, accountable communication to……5 questions that predict how well teams connect, create and collaborate – and emotional intelligence tips to implement them with your team…
by Joshua Freedman | Oct 2, 2018 | EQ Life, Six Seconds |
…imism) and is not sure where to apply that for the long-term (lower Pursue Noble Goals). So in addition to the reduced emotional connection, they’re less able to connect with their own sense of purpose. That’s all fairly alarming. However, it’s not all bad news. This graph shows that we seem to have reached a rather dramatic “inflection point” where some EQ competencies are continuing to decline, while others are on the rise: EEL = Enhance Emotion……What 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….
by Joshua Freedman | Aug 4, 2018
…awareness needed to create a world aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals. To discuss the SDGs with children, check out this marvelous online comic book! There are many more at Comics Uniting Nations. The Sustainable Development Goals are a stunning vision for the future of our world. So this November volunteers in 150+ countries are having a worldwide celebration of children, emotions and wellbeing! #SDGs @ConnectSDG Join us! Click to tw……The Sustainable Development Goals are an incredible vision for the world’s future. What are the social & emotional skills we need to fuel these SDGs? That’s what POP-UP Festivals are all about!…
by Maddalena Campitelli | Oct 24, 2023 | EQ Life, Six Seconds |
…lture where people care about each other’s growth. Learn about Six Seconds Noble Goals→ His “Don’t Miss This” Six Seconds tools & courses: Overall, Marcelo found great benefits from the UEQ as an introduction to emotional intelligence language and framework, and he got extremely interesting insights from the Vital Signs tools, especially the Leadership and Team Vital Signs . Marcelo reports that most of those employees attending the courses are so……In this month’s Voices from the Network, we talk to Marcelo Alvisi De Paula, a senior business leader who teaches emotional intelligence….
by Joshua Freedman | Sep 13, 2017 | EQ Business |
…In the Six Seconds Model of Emotional Intelligence, we talk about Pursuing Noble Goals. A Noble Goal is beyond a mission statement. It’s a way of articulating a transcendent purpose in our lives, and putting it into action. What would happen to trust if we were living more purposefully in our daily lives? Trust Strategy #4 When people feel a sense of connectedness and caring, they trust more — and they are more committed because it’s a mutual rela……As trust in social institutions spirals down and people feel more isolated, is the social contract battered beyond repair? Neuroeconomist Paul Zak on the latest trust data and the implications for leaders….
by Michael Miller | Apr 19, 2021 | EQ Life, Six Seconds |
…hing purpose and vision, is the key. Six Seconds calls this skill pursuing noble goals, and it’s a hallmark of success because it’s a surefire way to avoid the traps of self-absorption and short-term thinking. When you actively consider what success looks like in your life with a long-term perspective, you are more likely to be successful over the long haul. The second lesson is the importance of developing the skills you need to deal with life’s……Harvard study, more than 80 years old, identifies the common threads of a long, satisfying life. So what makes a good life? And how can this study’s findings help us make better decisions in our own lives?…
by Michael Miller | Jan 6, 2022
…lity Training, took responsibility to implement a process to achieve these goals. Solution The leadership team at HMC collaborated with Six Seconds to design a program, “At the HEART of Service,” to meet the department’s goals. Everyone in the department – Consultants, Specialists, Doctors, Nurses, Dietitians, Accountants and Administrators – attended the one-day workshops. “At the HEART of Service” provided break-though skills for multiplying cus……HMC teaches the social emotional skills that fuel a thriving culture for team members and patients….
by Michael Miller | Jan 13, 2021 | Six Seconds |
…t of the Six Seconds Model of Emotional Intelligence, which we call Pursue Noble Goals, is that it’s a goal that extends beyond your lifetime. Thinking 50, or even 100 years down the road helps clarify what really matters. Help clients articulate purpose in the context of a long-term perspective. And finally, purpose is about connection, to self and others. Purpose only has staying power when it’s connected to your deeply held values, to who you a……Purpose is essential for thriving, but many people go about it the wrong way. Here are 3 tips to help clients to stop looking for purpose, and start making it….
by Maria Jackson | Feb 14, 2018 | Six Seconds |
…asy to take the steps to get where we want to go. Click to tweet Michael’s noble goal is to appreciate (and help others appreciate) that life is a miracle. His belief in his noble goal shines through everything he has done these past two weeks. He treats this time together as so precious; human connection is a miracle of life. He makes me the most delicious, fresh food from scratch; the abundant food that comes from our earth and sun is a miracle……This 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….
by Joshua Freedman | Jan 30, 2022
…ng EQ. The Unlocking EQ Profile helps begins with a snapshot of a person’s goals and current outcomes, then introduces EQ and the Six Seconds Model, and finally offers personalized feedback on how to leverage EQ to drive results. Use the form at the bottom of the page to request a report — or even better, request an opportunity to take the assessment and have a debrief to experience the power of this tool. Sample: Goals The Unlocking EQ Profile st……The perfect tool to introduce emotional intelligence, the Unlocking EQ Profile delivers clear feedback and an action plan for using EQ to achieve your goals….
by Six Seconds | Feb 21, 2013 | EQ Business |
…ntrinsic Motivation; EO=Exercise Optimism; IE=Increase Empathy; PNG=Pursue Noble Goals). Conclusion As in many demanding jobs, healthcare is a stressful work environment with many high-stakes challenges, a fast pace, and complex relationships. In the face of these pressures, professionals must carefully manage their reactions and interactions (within themselves, with each other, and with patients) to achieve optimal patient outcomes. It appears…
by Maddalena Campitelli | Jun 22, 2023 | EQ Life, Six Seconds |
…best selves through self awareness and insight.%22 Learn about Six Seconds Noble Goals → Her “Don’t Miss This” Six Seconds tools & courses: Know-Choose-Give Model (KCG) and Thoughts Feelings Actions Model (TFA) because %22they have a very practical use%22 (Get your own set of TFA cards) “I can pull them out whenever I have a challenging situation in my daily life”; the Change Map model “it is the greatest model to demonstrate that from a place of……We had a chance to chat with Cynthia Kitagawa recently to learn more about her journey as a coach in the Six Seconds Network. Growth is a priority for Cynthia….
by Joshua Freedman | Jan 14, 2014 | EQ Business |
…ile all participants are working within a shared framework of concepts and goals, each coach and participant work in partnership to develop personalized goals that can be made actionable. Part of the effectiveness of the coaching is that the coaches all now have several years of experience with emotional intelligence themselves, giving them added insight into what drives people. At the end of the coaching process, participants re-take the SEI to c……What happens when new managers receive emotional intelligence training? The six-month program is delivering significant improvements in EQ skills — tied to dramatic increases in influence, quality of life, and decision making….
by guest | Jun 8, 2015 | EQ Business |
…ed “Give Yourself,” includes two competencies: Increase Empathy and Pursue Noble Goals. The assessment provides an overall EQ score plus scores for each of the three macro areas and each of the eight competencies for a total of 12 normative values: From the individuals results we generated a Team Report: GR: Group Report – this profile shows distributions of EQ competencies. It is designed for program planning, and for coaching/training. SEI Group……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….
by Patty Freedman | Sep 14, 2017
…nteers in 157 countries. This year POP-UP Festivals will reach even higher goals. The United Nation’s Universal Children’s Day is held worldwide on November 20th, and aims to “promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and [improve] children’s welfare.” By encouraging children’s rights and wellbeing through fostering important dialogue about wellbeing and engaging volunteers worldwide, Six Seconds POP-UP festivals achi……We’d love to share POP-UP Festival with you to build community and educate children and adults about emotions, wellbeing, and children’s rights. Please contact [email protected] for press….
by Joshua Freedman | Jan 24, 2021
…er, with certifications in Assessor, Facilitator, and EQ Coach. One of his goals is to help spread EQ across the globe by starting in his own community. He likes to stay active with hiking in the mountains and or cycling Karla Campbell, PCC, PMP. PROSCI Executive Coach and Business Consultant/Principal and Founder California Karla Campbell helps organizations create the leadership for today and tomorrow. Karla’s approach is rooted in her belief th……Join social emotional learning (SEL) educators in an online story-sharing experience to weave personal, interpersonal and communal stories to create a collective narrative toward equity. Participate to learn practical frameworks and tools that can build connections across difference….
by Six Seconds | Jun 15, 2019
…e path towards learning how to merge your vocation with your avocation — a noble goal indeed. Sarah Hoffman I have received renewed energy and new ideas that I can use to fine tune what I am already doing. I believe that you have accomplished all of the course goals and objectives in a an excellent manner.I appreciate all the time and energy that al of you have given to make my experience out of the ordinary. Dan Boyd, Professor, Modesto College I……What do our clients say about Six Seconds? Collected testimonials about our emotional intelligence training, assessments and community….
by Joshua Freedman | Apr 19, 2020
…with and empower kids in the climate crisis Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Community research guides use the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a framework to focus on sustainable actions that are student-defined and implemented. Global Weirding YouTube series Addresses many common questions, ranging from “I’m just a kid, what can I do?” to “what’s the big deal with just a few degrees?” to “should we be scaring the pants……Climate + Emotions + ACTION… here’s how!…
by Michael Miller | Oct 26, 2022
…rs_info=”{}”] More Effectiveness Increase your capacity to set and achieve goals for yourself, personally and professionally. LEARN MORE → [et_pb_text content_tablet=” Better Quality of Life Exceed your goals, and increase overall achievement and satisfaction in your life. LEARN MORE → ” content_phone=” Better Quality of Life Exceed your goals, and increase overall achievement and satisfaction in your life. LEARN MORE → ” content_last_edited=”on|p……Strengthen your relationship with yourself and others for personal and professional success. Start growing your emotional intelligence today….
by Joshua Freedman | Sep 13, 2017
…o tweet Read about POP-UP FESTIVALS supporting the Sustainable Development Goals Activities to try now Volunteers & Partners Spread the Word! Become a Partner POP-UP Festival Frequently Asked Questions A POP-UP Festival is a hands-on learning experience that you create by printing the activity “stations,” gathering simple materials, and inviting people to come together to learn & play. Each host decides which “stations” to print and adapts to thei……What if every child grew up with the emotional skills to build a peaceful, prosperous future? Get your free kit for kids & adults to learn and celebrate — in partnership with UNICEF World Children’s Day….
by Joshua Freedman | Aug 22, 2020
…ng so soon, we think the theme of GOALS is perfect. What are you trying to GOALS are you trying to grow this season? We hope our Pop-Up Mini-Box this month raises awareness for teaching growth + goals to you and the children in your circle. More Social Emotional Learning Resources Check out these articles and videos to learn more about SEL and Six Seconds’ commitment to this work: https://www.6seconds.org/2021/02/03/improve-your-online-classroom-c……Joyful, meaningful social emotional learning activities for kids of all ages. Try them out in your home or classroom today!…
by Six Seconds | Feb 12, 2011 | EQ Education, Six Seconds |
…interdependence by feeling what others are feeling. And lastly commit to a noble goal — a goal that reaches out beyond yourself, gives to the larger world, and makes a positive contribution through service. :: Creating a Vision I’d like you to imagine, that in ten years, you are going to pick up the newspaper, and you are going to see a headline that makes your heart smile. It is a headline that confirms that society is genuinely moving to discove……In this speech, Six Seconds’ Chairman Karen McCown shares the definition, process, and purpose of teaching emotional intelligence. Karen founded the renown Nueva School in 1967 as a laboratory for integrating academic and emotional development for gifted children (it went on to win two Federal Blue Ribbon Awards for Excellence in Education)….
by Michael Miller | Jul 21, 2023 | EQ Life, Six Seconds |
…ir unique gifts to make the world a better place.’ Learn about Six Seconds Noble Goals → Her “Don’t Miss This” Six Seconds tools & courses: My favorite Six Seconds tool is VET (Validate, Explore, Transform) because it allows me to pause and respond instead of autopilot reaction. I loved the Practitioner course because it contained exercises to develop my own EQ. Join us for an info session on VET tool certification and learn the process for naviga……In this month’s Voices from the Network newsletter, we highlight Samina Uddin, a certified emotional intelligence coach….
by Joshua Freedman | Jul 6, 2020 | EQ Business |
…ese three key EQ competencies are tied to a future-oriented action. Pursue Noble Goals is about putting vision into action. Engage Intrinsic Motivation is about self-driven energy. Exercise Optimism is about creating possibilities. Combined, these speak to building a path to the future. When we add Resilience as a key, we recognize that path is uncertain and fraught with challenge: Leaders with sustainable personal performance have both the future……What are the links between emotional intelligence and leadership performance? New research shows 66% of the variation in scores on leadership outcomes are predicted by five key leadership drivers – and people with higher emotional intelligence are seven times as likely to earn high scores on these factors….
by Anabel Jensen | Feb 29, 2016 | EQ Education |
…Six Seconds might identify “apply consequential thinking” or “purse noble goals”. My reason for optimism includes the statistical data for the number of daily adversities with which we each must contend—the research that indicates we encounter seventeen adversities per day. For example, we must be prepared for not being invited to the celebratory dinner, the stubbed toe, and the long line at the grocery story. I use TIE (acronym for temporary, is…
by Maria Jackson | Apr 10, 2018 | EQ Education, Six Seconds |
…sometimes seemed more like a dream) to become a reality. The fact that our noble goals are so aligned is a key ingredient to our successful collaboration. “Give yourself permission to lives a big life.” -Joan Burge Click to tweet Ultimately, this business collaboration has been a great opportunity to further practice and grow our emotional intelligence. We both feel grateful to have learned the Six Seconds model of “Know Yourself, Choose You……Feeling stuck in your collaboration? Here are 8 tips for harnessing your emotions to create your ideal collaborative outcome….
by Joshua Freedman | Jan 8, 2022
…tegic tools and resources for the development of our business. What’s your Noble Goal? Our noble goal is helping people developing awareness and understanding that they really can make the difference in their life with a new attitude. We also think that it is very important to keep working on ourselves so that we can be an example for our clients. We really want to be what we are teaching people to be! We know how important it is to develop EQ bas……In an increasingly complex, competitive and constantly evolving scenario, companies are required to make an enormous effort to enhance their human resources by strengthening their socio-emotional skills, considered strategic in the fourth industrial revolution….
by Joshua Freedman | Dec 4, 2018 | Six Seconds |
…ay be seeking meaning, it’s Boomers who have the highest scores on “Pursue Noble Goals.” Geography: There are major differences in EQ strengths and Brain Styles among the world regions. These insights can help us understand one another and work in a globalizing world. For example, the Middle East is the most “balanced” in terms of EQ competencies. Europe has the highest in “Engage Intrinsic Motivation.” Despite economic challenges, Latin America h……Five powerful insights from the world’s largest study on emotional intelligence shows keys to wellbeing, gender differences, and how we might finally understand changing generations….
by Michael Miller | Jul 11, 2018 | EQ Life |
…conds Model of Emotional Intelligence, this is the skill of pursuing noble goals – connecting your every day choices with your bigger purpose. And when you pause to do that, you are going to make more authentic, powerful decisions based on your long-term goals. It’s powerful stuff. 6. Recognizing your unconscious bias wards off attribution errors. The most common example of this is hunger and the tendency to think of things as worse or more negati……Warning: These 7 decision making insights are based on the latest neuroscience research and could lead to permanently improved decision making….
by Joshua Freedman | Sep 15, 2015 | EQ Life |
…ound, Josh. The way the Dalai Lama is saying it, “These are the meaningful goals in the world, let’s heal the earth, let’s help those in need, let’s clear up corruption and collusion.” Those are big goals. He says, “Everyone has his or her own point of leverage, everyone has a range of good they can do, do it.” The important thing is to act now, even if we’re not going to see the product during our lifetime. This is a long-term game, but it starts…
by Dr. Susan Stillman | Oct 16, 2011 | EQ Education |
…exercising optimism, increasing student capacity for empathy, and pursuing noble goals. Based on the emerging body of research indicating that emotional intelligence is a predictor of classroom behavior and academic performance (Esturgó-Deu&Sala-Roca, 2010), the teacher-research began to question whether this particular social-emotional learning curriculum would have an impact on academic performance. Specifically, the teacher-researcher chose to…
by Joshua Freedman | Jan 24, 2020
…tional learning as a Certified EQ Educator Help your clients achieve their goals Get certified as an EQ coach (PCC) with the global leaders in coaching with emotional intelligence Transform organizations with emotional intelligence Get certified as an EQ Consultant and equip yourself with best-in-class tools and methods to grow high performing organizations Lead transformational learning experiences Get certified as an EQ Facilitator with the glob……Emotional intelligence certification training for educators, business leaders, coaches, consultants and more….
by Joshua Freedman | Mar 29, 2021
…ators, entrepreneurs and leaders use EQ skills to follow their intentional goals and build empathy, collaboration and connection. Christoph Hermann Stein – Coach and Consultant I am living with my family in a village near Barcelona where I am working as a coach and consultant.My professional focus is linked to my own personality: I am curious and keen to learn, convinced that every person is able to discover and use their specific individual talen……To bring the Climate of Emotions self-guided learning to life, experienced facilitators from around the globe are supporting you in this renewal process….
by Joshua Freedman | Mar 24, 2021
…ther assessments to track SEL implementation. Strategic plan with specific goals, designated leaders & plans for SEL to include annual review and report. Mission includes SEL as a central pillar, visible throughout the school including policies, procedures & plant. Systematic use of formal and informal assessment to guide SEL implementation. Examples of Implementing the Benchmarks To assist educators in envisioning ways these benchmarks can be i……To effectively implement social emotional learning, and teach the essential skills of emotional intelligence, Six Seconds has identified best practices in three key “strands.”…
by Maddalena Campitelli | Jun 12, 2023 | EQ Life, Six Seconds |
…l: %22To connect with others and inspire change%22 Learn about Six Seconds Noble Goals → His “Don’t Miss This” Six Seconds tools & courses: SEI Assessment because “It is very powerful to help you become more aware of yourself and it supports you to teach other people how to become more aware of themselves”; and the Trust Style Inventory (TSI) certification offered by Six Seconds Preferred Partner, OrgSoul because “trust has to be the foundation be……We sat down recently with Dr. Jordan to talk about his journey to develop empathy – getting certified with Six Seconds, and growing a path to a new business career using EQ. Learn more about Six Seconds model of empathy…
by Maddalena Campitelli | Sep 26, 2023 | EQ Life, Six Seconds |
…s, nurturing healthier and more fulfilling lives.” Learn about Six Seconds Noble Goals→ Her “Don’t Miss This” Six Seconds tools & courses: The Pluthcik’s Emotion Wheel is a fantastic tool- personal use and teaching – because it gives you the message behind the emotions and how you can use it. Concerning courses, I can only imagine a world where everyone completed the Unlocking EQ course! And definitely the EQ Educator, 1, 2, 3 for all educators. ”……In this month’s Voices from the Network newsletter we highlight Jessica Nelson, a passionate EQ Educator in Australia….
