This guide is intended for Certified SEI EQ Assessors as they prepare to debrief a SEI Leadership or Development Report. It provides a definition of each scale and some ideas of what low and high scores may signify as well as important background info about the tool, the debrief process, and expectations of SEI EQ […]
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.
Brain Brief Interpretation Guide
A Brain Brief Profile is a snapshot of your brain’s current style for processing emotional and cognitive data. This guide is intended for individuals or coaches who have received a SEI Brain Brief Profile. Use this guide to deepen your understanding of Brain Styles and the Brain Brief Profile.
What Is a Brain Style?
Josh Freedman and Max Ghini discuss brain styles and why it matters for how we show up in our day to day lives and interactions.
Reflecting on Bad Parenting Moments
Jay Grant shares a story about a time he got really angry with his kids – and the lessons he learned reflecting on it that he hopes will help him be more measured in the future. A healthy look at self-compassion and recognizing patterns.
How to Create More Positive Family Interactions
Michele Royan and Josh Freedman talk about the challenge of recognizing the patterns we fall into as parents, like a morning routine that consistently causes stress for everyone. And also the amazing opportunity we have as parents to make a choice to examine and change those patterns.
How to Persuade Others with the Right Questions
Sales guru and persuasion expert Daniel H. Pink explains how you can use motivational interviewing to influence others’ thoughts and behaviors.
3 Steps to Building Rapport with Customers
Ray Phoon of PowerUp Success shares 3 tips for building a rapport based on trust with customers.
How Customers Decide What to Buy
Ray Phoon of PowerUp Success talks with Josh Freedman about the role of emotions and logic that we normally use to make purchasing decisions.
The Parking Ticket Experiment
This experiment from Soul Pancake highlights the stark difference between sympathy and empathy.
Hyundai Sets the Pace with Creative Thinking
This is the story of how Hayatın Ritmi, Six Seconds’ Partner in Turkey, is working with Hyundai’s manufacturing team to set a context for innovation and creativity using Six Seconds’ Brain Talents.
How to Use T, F, A Cards
In this short video, Jenny and Josh go through the process of using T, F, A cards, and how they can help us see the options that we really have.
The Puzzle of Motivation
Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don’t: Traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as we think. Listen for illuminating stories — and maybe, a way forward.
3 Steps to Building Trust and Rapport with Customers
Ray Phoon of PowerUp Success shares 3 tips for building a rapport based on trust with customers.
Blamers Anonymous: Why We Blame and What We Should Do
Brené Brown shines a light on the world of blame – why we do it, its relationship to vulnerability and accountability, and how to stop.
The Six Second Pause and More EQ Tools
How do we reduce reactivity and be more purposeful? One strategy is to simply picture your 5 closest friends. Barbara Fatum talks about this technique and why it works so well.
Learning Styles Overview
Are you a visual, aural, verbal or kinesthetic learner? What about your kids, students, or clients? Learn more about each of these learning styles and strategies and tips for teaching to each.
Active Learning
True learning does not take place by passive accumulation, but through a process of learners constructing their own meaning by engaging with learning experiences and activities. This concept is at the core of ‘active learning’, which is summarized in this article.
Tips for a More Deeply Connected Life
Barbara Fatum offers a few simple, practical tips for increasing presence and peace in our lives.
Layers of Parental Empathy
One of the keys to success as a parent is empathy. It’s important to feel it for yourself, feel it for your child, and be able to teach empathy to your child. Ilaria Boffa and Josh Freedman discuss this vitally important skill for parents.