The Secret to a Long Life?
A recent study found that having a life purpose significantly decreased a person’s risk of dying, even more so than typical health risks like drinking, smoking or not exercising regularly. So what’s your purpose?
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Michael Miller is a staff writer for Six Seconds who lives in St. Louis, Missouri. When he isn't writing about emotional intelligence, he is probably enjoying some good food, hanging out with his puppy Banjo, or playing basketball. You can reach him at michael.miller@6seconds.org.
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Reversing the Epidemic of Doctor Burnout
What will reverse the epidemic of burnout among doctors? This case study at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab found a brief emotional intelligence intervention dramatically increased doctors’ capacity to avoid burnout.
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Marvel Studios’ Success: The 3-Step Innovation Model
Harvard Business Review identified a 3-step model of innovation fueling Marvel’s historic run. Here’s how we apply these principles at Six Seconds and how you can, too.
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3 Practical Ways to Apply Innovation Neuroscience
Advanced brain imaging technology has shed new light on the neuroscience of innovation – here’s what they found and and how to take advantage.
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Welcome to Q3: Innovation & Emotional Intelligence
Today, with the rise of the 4th Industrial Revolution, innovation is our new reality. How can we utilize emotional intelligence to survive – and even thrive – in the uncertainty?
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Pageant Winner Shares Story of Healing
EQ Ambassador Courtney Kessenich has struggled with anxiety her entire life. As Mrs. DC International, she uses her platform to promote her Hope for Invisible Wounds initiative, which aims to break the stigma around anxiety and inspire others to get the help they need.
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A Look That Spoke A Thousand Words | Noble Goals
I saw a look on a man’s face the other day that sent shivers down my spine. It brought my lovely partner to tears. It told a story of love, admiration, loss and pain. And it got me asking myself: How can I inspire that look in other people’s eyes?
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Case Study: EQ Declines During Medical School
Recent research at Liberty University finds that medical students’ emotional intelligence scores declined across the board during their training – even as a growing body of evidence points to the importance of EQ in modern healthcare.
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“What’s Important Here?” Anxiety’s Valuable Message
In some cases, reframing anxiety as excitement works. But in others, your anxiety is telling you something valuable, and it’s better to just listen.
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Feeling Anxious About Giving Feedback? 3 Steps to Ensure a Productive, Compassionate Conversation
Feeling anxious about giving feedback? You’re not alone. It’s one of the hardest and most uncomfortable aspects of leadership. Here’s a 3-step process to give feedback with EQ.
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Thriving Women Leaders & Holistic Coaching
This is the story of a small group of female L&D professionals in Peru who came together to get certified in the SEI – and walked away with a much deeper transformation.
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White Paper: Emotional Intelligence and Success
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9 Ways to Teach A Growth Mindset to Kids
Cultivating a growth mindset has been strongly linked to greater happiness and achievement in life. Here are 9 tips + strategies to give your kids the gift of a growth mindset.
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Staying Sharp: 5 Ways to Boost Your Brain Power
The dogma for decades was that adult brains couldn’t generate any new brain cells, but new evidence suggests the opposite. Here are 5 ways…
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Growing Courageous Leaders for the Future
To create an environment that’s fit for the future, we need to help children grow the internal leadership skills that will allow them to build that reality. Here’s how.
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$116,000 Per Month and Bankrupt: Why Some NFL Players Lose at The Game of Life – and What We Can All Learn From It
Professional football players are “stars” – but are they successful? Some manage to build a life off the field – most don’t.
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Best Generation for EQ?
Newest research looks at EQ generational differences plus the strengths and weaknesses of each age.
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7 Tips + Resources to Build Emotional Intelligence
From a chart that deciphers the meaning of dozens of feelings to a video that will change your understanding of empathy, here are 10 free tips + resources to cultivate emotional intelligence.
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The Science of Unconscious Bias: What, Why, & How
A growing body of research suggests that unconscious bias impacts all of our decisions. Here’s a 5-step guide to overcome unconscious bias with self-awareness.
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Research: What Separates the Top Decision Makers?
New decision making research from Six Seconds’ State of the Heart report identifies the emotional intelligence skills and strategies that predict good decision making, all over the world. So what are they, and how can you cultivate them?
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Shifting Your Perspective: 3 Ways to Make Better Decisions with Emotional Intelligence
Based on some fascinating psychology research, here are 3 effective tactics you should try out to make better decisions.
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Keeping Emotions Out of It Is Actually a Disaster
Making good decisions comes down to “being rational” and “keeping emotions out of it,” right? Actually, no. According to the latest neuroscience research, it’s time do away with this outdated mode of thinking and adopt a more wholesome, accurate view on emotions and decision making.
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Need Help Making a Decision? Try Mixed Emotions Cards
Have you ever had really mixed feelings about a decision or a choice you have to make? It can paralyze the decision making process and cause us to waffle endlessly back and forth. The Mixed Emotions card deck embraces the complexity of emotions and turns them into an asset for decision making.
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Solomon’s Paradox: How to Unleash the Wisdom Within
Solomon’s Paradox is people’s tendency to think more wisely about other people’s problems than their own. Researchers have proven it to be real – and found a simple technique to overcome it. Learn how and get a free worksheet to put it into practice!
Read More7 Decision Making Insights Everyone Should Know
Warning: These 7 decision making insights are based on the latest neuroscience research and could lead to permanently improved decision making.
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The Life or Death Science of Community
Relationships are the bedrock, the foundation, of a long and satisfying life. And according to a growing body of research, building community is quite literally a matter of life and death. So what helps us build community?
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5 Surprising Ways Emotions Spread
Emotions are contagious, spreading between people seamlessly and often, unconsciously. Based on the latest research, here are 5 surprising ways emotions spread.
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What Are They Thinking: EQ Tool for Conflicts
Want help to solve a conflict? You need to get to the root of the problem, which is the disparity between the two sides’ perceptions of what’s happening. This tool helps you do exactly that.
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Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace: Taking the Risk to Talk Emotions In Tech
Tombola is no stranger to versatility. And their latest move – to invest in emotional intelligence in the workplace – shows they are on the cutting edge once again.
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Reaching Across the Divide In an Uber Polarized World
The other day, I heard a girl on the street say, “I saw a guy with a Trump shirt on, and I literally crossed the street.” It seems she’s not the only one, as division has reached all time highs. This is the story of one man’s journey to start reaching across the divide – and how we can do the same.
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Gesundheit! The Surprising Case of Emotional Contagion
Humans are highly sensitive to emotional signals in the environment. People tend to catch others’ emotions – an effect known as emotional contagion. And to be able to navigate this world successfully, it’s helpful to understand how it all works.
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How to Practice Emotional Intelligence: Tips for Choice (updated for 2018)
Want to know how to practice emotional intelligence? Here are 10 expert tips from our worldwide network to choose yourself more effectively.
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The Number One Secret to Life Success
While luck may play a role, it really comes down to a simpler, and even more applicable, secret to life success.
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Noble Goals and Little Miracles in Guatemala
The little miracles of life happen all around us, and the more time we take to notice and appreciate them, the richer we feel.
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Want a Hands-On Tool to Practice EQ? Try T, F, A Cards
Assess a recent decision. Become more self-aware. Solve a conflict. T, F, A Cards are a simple and effective tool – check out these stories!
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Envisioning Success: The Power of Mental Practice
What does the latest research show us about “mental practice”? It turns out, we underestimate the value of mental practice, and it’s time that we start taking advantage of its incredible power in multiple areas of our lives, from learning new skills to healing from surgery.
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Out of the Darkness: 3 Tips for Dealing with Difficult Emotions
How do we deal with difficult emotions in an emotionally intelligent way? Doing so is essential for your overall wellbeing.
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How to Increase Empathy in Children
The key to happiness is strong, lifelong relationships – and you build those with empathy. Here’s how to increase empathy in children.
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How to Be a Great Leader: Harnessing the Power of Noble Goals
Want to know how to be a great leader? It all starts with knowing your purpose, your why. This article can help you find yours.
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The Neuroscience of Trust: From the Brain to the Boardroom
Understanding the neuroscience of trust can help you develop healthy, trusting relationships at home and at work. Here’s how it works.
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