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Out and Out Materialism
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have a short, animated conversation about materialism and happiness. Just beautiful.
Posted September 23, 2018 by in Life
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Why Is Change So Difficult
Why is change so difficult? Six Seconds’ CEO Josh Freedman talks about the personal and neurological reasons why change can be so hard.
Posted September 23, 2018 by in Life
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Don’t Regret Regret – That’s Not a Typo!
In this fascinating TED talk, Kathryn Schulz goes into the nuances of regret – and why we often regret feeling regret. A great look at our typical relationship with this emotion, and how we could transform it to better ourselves.
Posted September 17, 2018 by in Life
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The Hidden Possibilities of Embracing Emotions
Leaving emotions “out of it” is, really, a myth. Emotions are enmeshed in our brains, even in the rational centers. What are the possibilities if organizational management were to embrace the emotional components, and have the tools to deal with those feelings in a positive way?
Posted April 9, 2018 by in Business
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3 Tips for Parent Child Struggles
Do you ever feel impatient, or even afraid, as a parent? As parents, we deal with a lot of emotions – both our kids’ feelings and our own. Josh Freedman and Marilynn Jorgensen discuss and offer 3 tips for emotionally intelligent parenting.
Posted March 26, 2018 by in Family
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Changing the World with EQ
Emotional intelligence is, actually, quite simple. It’s one of the most basic aspects of our shared humanity. But the potential it has to change our lives, our communities, and our world for the better is almost limitless. This Six Seconds video is an ode to the power of working with emotions.
Posted March 5, 2018 by in Life
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More Peace, Less Power Struggle Around Routines
Many parents find themselves in power struggles with kids, especially around routines like dinnertime or getting out the door in the morning. How can we use EQ to lessen this resistance?
Posted February 21, 2018 by in Family
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The Gift and Power of Emotional Courage
Psychologist Susan David shares how the way we deal with our emotions shapes everything that matters: our actions, careers, relationships, health and happiness. In this deeply moving, humorous and potentially life-changing talk, she challenges a culture that prizes positivity over emotional truth and discusses the powerful strategies of emotional agility. A talk to share.
Posted February 21, 2018 by in Life
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Engaging Emotions as Parents
Children’s emotions often interrupt us or slow us down, so our first instinct is often to brush them off – but is there a better way? Josh Freedman and Marilynn Jorgensen discuss this important topic for parents.
Posted February 1, 2018 by in Family
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How a World Champion Speaker Prepares for Presentations
What steps should you take before you take the stage for a presentation? In this short video, world champion of public speaking Dananjaya Hettiarachchi goes over his process for preparing for a presentation – and it’s remarkably similar to Six Seconds’ E-A-R process.
Posted January 26, 2018 by in Life
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Handling the Emotions of Change
Lynette Vaive, now the Regional Network Director for North America, talks about the importance of recognizing emotions in times of change- and a framework for how to do that.
Posted December 21, 2017 by in Life
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How to Cultivate Belonging in a Divided World
People today feel like they are losing a sense of shared humanity with those they disagree with. In this article, social scientist Brené Brown talk about her research into this trend and her tips for cultivating belonging in an increasingly divided world. It’s more important now than ever.
Posted September 28, 2017 by in Life
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