Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence

"Carpe diem" was only one part of Horace's poem Odes 1.11.
"Kids are always asking two questions of parents: 'Am I safe?' and 'Am I real?'"
Interpersonal skills training
From active listening to giving feedback, these five capabilities are integral to interpersonal skills training.
"Downward counterfactual thinking" — that is, imagining how things could be worse — is a quick and easy way to boost your well-being and gratitude.
Here's how to avoid getting duped by the "dark patterns" of online businesses.
Million Stories
Contrary to popular research, people with more money are happier, but it’s their spending habits, not their account balances, that move the dial.
We don’t understand why loneliness is bad for us if all we can say is that it hurts.
It's perhaps never been harder to resist the urge to overspend.
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Children as young as three have been defined for life by IQ tests.
A statue of Atlas holding the globe
Parents want the best for their kids, but resilience helps children better cope with life's unavoidable challenges.
More than half of Americans feel anxious over their financial situation.
Million Stories
We are tearing ourselves apart over gender issues, with the result that the problems of boys and men are left untreated.
After 70 years, "The Power of Positive Thinking" remains incredibly popular, even though its critics find the book to be mostly fluff.
You don’t need to ride into the danger zone to take advantage of TOPGUN’s life and career lessons.
It might seem petty and shallow to get upset over a bad gift, but there's often a deeper reason behind the feeling.
There's no escaping the death of loved ones. But that doesn't mean we're powerless in the wake of loss.
People think that unhappiness causes our minds to wander, but what if the causation goes the other way?
Women have made incredible gains into STEM fields, but they continue to face gender biases in the workplace.
While most participants fibbed a little bit, laptop users were much more likely to lie – and by a lot more.
If you're trying to hide how you feel about something, be careful with your hands.
Two men hugging, showing gratitude.
Expressing gratitude encourages others to continue being generous, promoting a cycle of goodness.
testosterone
The recipe for a perfect date night: a rom-com, a bowl of popcorn, and a syringe of testosterone — at least for gerbils, anyway.
Executive presence training
Executive presence training can help leaders learn how to better support their people, become more self aware, communicate effectively, and more.
Just a small gesture or a thoughtful comment can often alter a situation, or people’s perceptions of it, in ways that relieve tensions and make them feel appreciated and included.
Think you should speak about 40% of the time in conversation? How about 70%?
youth
Today’s young people are intelligent and kind, but they are overworked and burned out.
John Templeton Foundation
Because there's not enough Walden pond to go around.
When you wish upon a star, it probably makes a difference who you are.