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That’s why our mission is growing the world’s emotional intelligence, and why we developed the world’s most comprehensive system to measure and improve these essential skills. For over 25 years, we’ve seen firsthand the transformational impact of this work with people and organizations all around the world.
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Research Case: Six Seconds’ Self-Science Curriculum
This study examines the relationship between social-emotional instruction and academic competencies of motivation and goal setting, critical thinking and problem solving, collaboration and leadership, and agility and adaptability. The researcher embedded a...
Physiology of Emotion, Exercise, and Change
I was recently talking to a group about the fact that we can choose how we feel. "But didn't you say emotions are an automatic biological response?" Yes, in fact, I did... but don't we have choice about our biology? I remember years ago interviewing neurobiologist...
Addressing 21st Century Issues with Emotional Intelligence: A conversation with Daniel Goleman and The Six Seconds EQ Network
Daniel Goleman has been enthusiastically spreading the word about EQ since his landmark book Emotional Intelligence was published in 1995. He continues to write prolifically on the subject including a business-focused book titled...
How to Choose an Emotional Intelligence Test: A Beginner’s Guide
Which emotional intelligence test is best? It depends on your needs and goals; here is an objective-ish review of leading tools with links for more information.
Case Study: EQ in the Navy and Marine Corps
In an 18-month project to equip leaders with new insights and tools for the people-side of change, this initiative created a 43% increase in participants’ readiness to cope with the complexities of organizational transformation. Background: The US military continues...
Emotional Intelligence: A Key to Positive Change
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).
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