Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence

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We are wired to value things more when we work hard at attaining them — even if, objectively, they aren't worth that much.
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In an environment of impressive IQs, emotional intelligence makes all the difference.
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Survey data suggests that our bodily perceptions of love extend far beyond the heart.
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If someone can make you feel insecure, incomplete, and inadequate, they then can present themselves as the solution you need.
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To thrive in a rapidly changing future, we will need adaptable and diverse skill sets. Here’s where to look.
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According to neuropsychologist Julia DiGangi, no one can live a life free of emotional pain. We can only choose how those emotions empower us.
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The father of relativity understood that “not everything that counts can be counted” — as do today’s most impactful leaders.
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Times of crisis tend to produce “hard” leaders, but — driven by Generations Y and Z — a softer leadership style has taken root globally.
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Clear communication is good for business and life — but compelling communication can take you to another level.
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Successful alpha leadership is more about caring and healing than dog-eat-dog supremacy.
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The amygdala can hijack your brain's response if it recognizes past trauma in a current situation. To regain control, simply press pause.
Sweet, bitter, salty, sour. These are the four basic tastes we were taught in grade school. But there is a fifth: umami. And it's everywhere.
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Is mindfulness really the panacea it's touted to be, or are we glossing over some fundamental flaws?
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Research consistently points to a set of leadership skills that are high-impact, difficult to develop, and not easily replicated by technology.
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A few key moments are linked to significant shifts in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Are fools happy and geniuses disorganized — or is that a mistaken stereotype?
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Psychopathic tendencies may be present to some extent in all of us. New research is reframing this often sensationalized and maligned set of traits and finding some positive twists.
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If you’ve looked for a job recently, you may have encountered the personality test. You may also have wondered if it was backed by scientific research.
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The outrage machine is fueled by toxicity. But there are practical steps that we can take to recapture control over our emotions.
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Sophia, the humanoid robot, is not just mirroring emotions; she's leading a revolution in emotional intelligence.
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We all spend way too much time worrying what other people think of us — it’s time to cut loose.
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From smartphone envy to life dissatisfaction, the root cause of much unhappiness is that we are wired to imagine how things could be better.
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When you do something with all your heart and mind, you do it with "meraki." When we lack this feeling, it can lead to burnout.
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The Serenity Prayer is nice — until the missiles come raining down on your city.
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"Human connection is as threatened by unhealthy peace as it is by unhealthy conflict." —Priya Parker
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Impossible standards and poor self-understanding are making us miserable.
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The existential philosopher argued that an authentic and meaningful life is measured by choice.
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Philosophers Massimo Pigliucci and Greg Lopez discuss how Stoicism can help us gain perspective on our emotions and act with intention in the world.
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Emotion dysregulation has been linked to unhealthy risk-taking, relationship challenges, and negative physical health outcomes.