A handy wall chart from the Art of Health with 7 Daily habits for optimal health and happiness.
7 Daily Habits for Optimal Health and Happiness
The State of the Heart Report
The State of the Heart report has powerful insights on the state of EQ, its implications, and the essential ingredients for thriving today. Also has in-depth analysis on global trends in emotional intelligence, brain styles, and talents in world regions.
Six Seconds 2015 Case for EQ in Schools
This document presents a compelling argument for teaching emotional intelligence and social emotional learning in schools. The authors discuss the science, practice and policy of social emotional learning, and provide tangible steps for implementing these strategies in the classroom.
Academic Research- Deception Detection
This study looked at the link between emotional intelligence, gender, and a person’s ability to detect deception from another person. Descriptions of the graph and overall findings can be found in the notes.
Academic Research: Emotion Recognition
This is a summary of recent academic research on the relationship between childhood maltreatment and one’s ability to recognize facial expressions of emotion. There are a few slides and descriptions of the research are in the notes.
The Powerful Effect of Noticing Good Things
This article from Harvard Business Review is about the powerful effects of noticing good things that happen at work. Some fascinating and insightful research. Could one simple exercise at the end of the day really reduce stress, improve sleep, and lead to a better day the next day?
Video: The Brain Science of Leadership
In this short video, Daniel Goleman makes the case for understanding the brain science behind effective leadership.
The Neuroscience of Mindfulness
This article from the Harvard Neuroscience Blog discusses groundbreaking research on mindfulness by Dr. Sara Lazar. Is there neurological evidence that mindfulness meditation can reduce stress and change our brains for the better?
Video: Empathic Leadership
This video is a dialogue with Daniel Goleman and Bill George about why empathy is an essential component of effective leadership.
Using Emotional Data
This article from Harvard Business Review explores how to use emotional clues to better understand and motivate your employees.
Podcast: Developing a Healthy Mind
In this podcast, Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson discuss innovative practices in cognitive control for children. How can we help our children develop these critical skills of executive function? Goleman and Davidson discuss specific exercises for focusing children’s attention on both internal and external cues. A great resource for educators wanting to integrate more social […]
Just Six Seconds
Having a refreshed, focused mind for every new situation is what makes good leaders great. In only six seconds, you can start to feel the benefits of a calm, clear mind- more effective, productive leadership. How, you say? This resource explores the scientific grounding of mindfulness and what you need to do to take advantage […]
Case Study: EQ Leadership at FedEx Express
When FedEx Express decided to implement the Six Seconds Model of EQ over a six-month course of assessment and development at its Global Leadership Institute, the results were very positive. There is an article and a powerpoint describing the process and results. Check it out for yourself!
SEL and Bullying Prevention
This resource focuses on how to use SEL to prevent bullying in schools. Step by step instructions on what educators and parents can do to create an atmosphere of empathy, compassion and support.
Checklist for Using Hot Cognition to Design Learning
Here are nine practices that teachers can use to make their lessons have that all-important “zing.”
White Paper: Emotional Contagion
Emotions serve to focus our attention on aspects of the world that help us thrive. They provide information about our interior world and about our relationships. For this survival function to operate optimally, we are highly sensitive to emotional signals in the environment. One person’s emotions are affected by others’. This effect is called “Emotional […]
A Curious Case for Boredom
What is boredom? Many people seem to be so afraid of it… filling every moment with smartphone obsession. But maybe we have boredom because it fills a neurological purpose?
Seven Ways Mindfulness Can Help Teachers
Patricia A. Jennings explains why teachers should cultivate moment-to-moment awareness of thoughts, feelings, and surroundings.
Six Seconds Assessments For Educators
A presentation on Six Seconds’ Assessments for Education
