This video shows a bunch of young people lining up for a race – and the winner gets $100! But the rules, while reflecting reality, are skewed in favor of a few. An amazing example that we don’t all start the race of life at the same spot – and why that means we need […]
This short, funny video from the EQPC is a humorous example of the need for applying consequential thinking and increasing empathy. While we normally don’t do this in our vehicles, how often do we continually escalate a situation until it’s out of control?
This article from Psychology Today addresses the risk factors for burnout, and what you can do to overcome them. Concise, practical advice on taking care of yourself.
This article from Psychology Today looks at why laughter is contagious, and the role it plays in social bonding.
What is empathy, and how does it work in the brain? This video from Lifehack takes a look at what empathy is, why it’s essential, and how to increase empathy with a few simple steps.
How do we help children find happiness through gratitude and a connection to purpose? Jenny Wiley and Josh freedman discuss ways that parents can model and teach gratitude to children.
This sweet video from Soul Pancake shows the power of gratitude, which research has found to be strongly correlated with happiness – and it has a beautifully unexpected twist.
Mindfulness has become a buzzword over the last few decades, but is the hype real? This article from Forbes takes a look at the neuroscience behind mindfulness.
Daniel Goleman talks about the 3 types of focus – inner, outer and other focus – and why they are each so important. A great video that is based on the latest research, and helpful to anyone interested in emotional intelligence.
This song from the Sesame Street crew is all about emotions, and it’s wonderful for kids! It’s Emotional Literacy 101.
How successfully can we judge someone’s trustworthiness? This article from Psychology Today breaks down recent experiments that sought to answer this question, and the answers may surprise you. Should you trust your gut?
This article from Six Seconds is about harnessing the power of noble goals to be an effective leader. We made it into a PDF for use in trainings by our practitioners.
What will help your kids develop positive, strong friendships? Considering how important relationships are to a happy life, this is a question many parents wrestle with. In this video from Six Seconds, Josh Freedman talks with a group of EQ practitioners about how to help kids be, and find, good friends.
In this short video, Headspace founder and mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe gives tips for how to deal with anxiety when we experience it. In line with Six Seconds’ methodology, the answer is not pushing it away, even though we are tempted to do so.
Can people sense their partner’s emotions via their body odor? This article from Scientific American takes a look at the most recent evidence that we pick up on other people’s emotions with more senses that we think.
This ad from 5 hour energy is a funny example of external motivation – and a good reminder of why we need to engage intrinsic motivation!
People often get promoted because of technical expertise, but lack the leadership skills required to lead people. In this video from Six Seconds, Josh Freedman and Marilynn Jorgensen discuss how coaching can help leaders take it to the next level.
It took hitting rock bottom for Simon Sinek to find his why. In this short video, he tells his story of how he found his why – and the impact it’s had on his life.
Let’s play Name That Emotion with Murray from Sesame Street! It’s a game Murray leads where they name the emotions that participants are feeling. A great video related to emotional literacy for kids!
This TED talk is by former Buddhist monk and mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe – and it’s about how only 10 minutes of mindfulness every day can be truly transformative.
