First Person Plural: EI & Beyond
53 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 99 ratingsFirst Person Plural: Emotional Intelligence & Beyond, brought to you by Key Step Media, is a podcast about us, the systems we’re a part of, and how we create an emotionally intelligent future. Co-hosted by New York Times best-selling author, Daniel Goleman, Hanuman Goleman, and Elizabeth Solomon this show will go beyond the theory of emotional intelligence, presenting an array of stories that illuminate how emotional intelligence is being put into action. Inspiring you to lead with more mindfulness and resilience, the show will bring you a new awareness of the systems we work, live, and create in.
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Sister Act
November 22, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBWe all have blind spots about ourselves. Today's story is about a group of siblings who shared a similar blind spot: their anonymous sperm donor. The ten of them grew up with questions that were hard to answer: What’s your dad like? Do you look more like your mom or your dad? Do you have siblings? Are you going to be gay because your parents are? After half-a-lifetime exploring, creating, falling down and getting up, they discovered each other through DNA registries. They were surprised b...
Sister Act
November 22, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBWe all have blind spots about ourselves. Today's story is about a group of siblings who shared a similar blind spot: their anonymous sperm donor. The ten of them grew up with questions that were hard to answer: What’s your dad like? Do you look more like your mom or your dad? Do you have siblings? Are you going to be gay because your parents are? After half-a-lifetime exploring, creating, falling down and getting up, they discovered each other through DNA registries. They were surprised b...
Richard Davidson: Stress and the Brain
September 20, 2022 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBIt seems like we're all under more stress than ever before. This week Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson unpack Davidson's research about stress and the brain. They discuss our physiological reaction to stress and how meditation can help you develop lasting positive adaptations to these challenges. Learn the 12 emotional intelligence (EI) competencies from Daniel Goleman's EI model, crucial for developing your inner capacity and impact on the world, becoming an outstanding leader, and bui...
Amy Gallo: How to Work with Anyone
September 13, 2022 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBOn today’s episode, Daniel Goleman and Amy Gallo discuss Gallo’s new book, Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People). This is a must listen for anyone who has ever had a job. Gallo identifies eight types of difficult people and shares how you might deal with insecure managers, passive aggressive people and other folks who keep us up at night. Learn the 12 emotional intelligence (EI) competencies from Daniel Goleman's EI model, crucial for developing your inner capacity...
NYT Reporter, Claire Cain Miller, on the Pandemic’s Effect on Children
July 26, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBToday we're looking at emotional balance for young people. Liz Solomon spoke with New York Times reporter Claire Kane Miller about an eye opening survey of school counselors across the country. The survey described many students as developmentally frozen at their pre pandemic stage. We spoke with Gwen and Kim who work in elementary schools for first hand reports on the emotional state of children. Learn the 12 emotional intelligence (EI) competencies from Daniel Goleman's EI model, crucia...
George Kohlreiser, How Leaders can Overcome Conflict
June 21, 2022 14:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBHow many of us believe conflict should be avoided at all costs? Our guest, George Kohlreiser, shares how openly facing conflict helps us progress through our most difficult challenges. George Kohlrieser is an organizational and clinical psychologist, hostage negotiator, and international best-selling author. He is Distinguished Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behaviour at IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland, and a consultant to a plethora of Fortune 500 companies around ...
Karen Ziegler - Conflict and Leadership
June 14, 2022 14:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBAt the height of the AIDS epidemic, Karen Ziegler was senior pastor of an LGBTQ church in Greenwich Village. In this interview she shares how she led her congregation through a period of intense conflict. Karen led the church from 1978-1988 and then was a full-time organizer for several years in the AIDS community before becoming a nurse. Since retiring from work as a Nurse Practitioner 6 years ago she has been as a volunteer activist, serving as lead organizer for Democracy Out Loud Indivi...
Aaron Wolf: Transforming Conflict
June 07, 2022 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode, Hanuman and our guest, Aaron Wolf discuss conflict management. He's a water resources geographer at Oregon State University and a trained mediator. Wolf facilitates dialogue between groups to help them find a shared vision around some big issues. Faith that gets to the core of our identity and water rights, which govern our very survival. First the hosts discuss Dan Goleman's own experience with conflict, sharing how he had to manage a conflict with his department at Harva...
Sasha Dingle: Lessons from the Start Gate
May 17, 2022 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBAthlete and entrepreneur, Sasha Dingle joins Liz Solomon to discuss her experience learning to live in harmony with her drive to excel. Dingle is a high achiever in many facets of her life. She is the Founder and Director of Mountain Mind Project. She is a qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher by the UCSD School of Medicine MBPTI. As a meditation teacher she facilitates mindfulness programs to an international client audience in the areas of leadership development, he...
Peter Haberl: Attention is the Currency of Performance
May 10, 2022 14:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBThis is the second conversation in our three part series on achievement, one of four self-management competencies in Dan Goleman’s framework of emotional intelligence. Our guest, Peter Haberl, joined the United States Olympic Committee in 1998. In his current position as senior sport psychologist, he provides individual and team consultations and mental training sessions to various national team athletes with a specific specialization in team sports. Haberl has enjoyed the privilege of havi...
Ruth Malloy: The Many Facets of Achievement
May 03, 2022 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBRuth Malloy gives an insightful look into how leaders arouse the achievement motivation in others through feedback, affiliation and standards of excellence - and how that motivation can run amok. Focusing too much on achievement can diminish trust and erode morale. Ruth Malloy, Ph.D., is a leadership advisory consultant and Spencer Stuart’s global assessment solutions leader. She is based in Boston. For more than 25 years, Ruth has helped Fortune 500 companies, across multiple industries, a...
Akhila Kolesar: The Decentralized Self
April 19, 2022 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBToday, on First Person Plural, therapist Akhila Kolesar shares her awareness of multiple self identities and how her understanding of them has grown throughout her life. Kolesar is a clinical psychologist specializing in trauma, relationship dynamics, identity development, anxiety and depression and difficult transitions. With a doctorate from the Institute of transpersonal psychology, she takes a whole person approach to psychotherapy, addressing the physical, mental, and spiritual self of...
Leslie Nipps: The Unconscious Reality of Constellations
April 11, 2022 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this episode we train our awareness on systems. Like individuals, systems have an unconscious reality. Constellation theory is a tool for helping us to understand that unconscious space. Our guest is Rev. Leslie Nipps, MDiv, is the founder of Convivium Constellations. She is a Systemic Constellations and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) practitioner and trainer. She has also been an Episcopal minister for over twenty years. She is a regular contributor to the professional journal of C...
Dan Harris: The Painful Treasure of Self Awareness
April 05, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBAn author, podcaster and entrepreneur Dan Harris (@danbharris) spent 21 years as an anchor and correspondent for ABC News, hosting such shows as Nightline and the weekend editions of Good Morning America. Dan has reported from all over the world covering wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and producing investigative reports in Haiti,Cambodia, and the Amazon. After having a nationally televised panic attack on Good Morning America, Dan discovered meditation and he went on to write the best sellin...
Navigating Bias in Corporate America with Britna Bennett
December 15, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBFor the last act in our series on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we hear from Britna Bennett who shares the challenges she has faced as a Black woman, first-generation immigrant, and first generation college graduate navigating discrimination in corporate America. She also shares the importance of finding internal champions who will go up to bat for underrepresented employees and emphasizes the need for finding a workplace that authentically celebrates your identity and fosters psychologic...
Workplace 4ALL with The Great Place To Work Institute
December 08, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBTo continue our conversation on the importance of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), we met with two folks from the Great Place to Work Institute—the consultancy and research institute behind Fortune’s 100 Best Places to Work. Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Tony Bond, and their Head of Data Science and Innovation, Marcus Erb, shed light on the connection between DEIB (what they call 4ALL culture) and companies that are more innovative, creative, and ar...
Workplace 4ALL | The Great Place To Work Institute
December 08, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBTo continue our conversation on the importance of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), we met with two folks from the Great Place to Work Institute—the consultancy and research institute behind Fortune’s 100 Best Places to Work. Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Tony Bond, and their Head of Data Science and Innovation, Marcus Erb, shed light on the connection between DEIB (what they call 4ALL culture) and companies that are more innovative, creative, and ar...
Beauty In Diversity Pt 1 w/ Modupe Akinola.
December 01, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBDaniel Goleman speaks to Modupe Akinola, Associate Professor of Management and Director of the Sanford C. Bernstein and Co. Center for Leadership and Ethics at Columbia Business School. Professor Akinola shares some of the research on workforce diversity and the biases that affect the recruitment and retention of women and people of color in organizations. FPP is brought to you by Key Step Media, a media publisher of Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness & Leadership content. If you’re drawn ...
Beauty In Diversity Pt 1 with Modupe Akinola.
December 01, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBDaniel Goleman speaks to Modupe Akinola, Associate Professor of Management and Director of the Sanford C. Bernstein and Co. Center for Leadership and Ethics at Columbia Business School. Professor Akinola shares some of the research on workforce diversity and the biases that affect the recruitment and retention of women and people of color in organizations. Learn the 12 emotional intelligence (EI) competencies from Daniel Goleman's EI model, crucial for developing your inner capacity and imp...
Beauty In Diversity Pt 1 with Modupe Akinola.
December 01, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBDaniel Goleman speaks to Modupe Akinola, Associate Professor of Management and Director of the Sanford C. Bernstein and Co. Center for Leadership and Ethics at Columbia Business School. Professor Akinola shares some of the research on workforce diversity and the biases that affect the recruitment and retention of women and people of color in organizations. Support the show
Dancing With Capitalism Pt 3 | Co-op Alternatives
November 23, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBWhat can co-ops teach us about how to live and work outside of the capitalistic structure? Two Western-Massachusetts based Co-op Worker/ Owners, Ruthy Woodring and Trenda Loftin, reflect on how cooperatives and community-based initiatives can massively reframe the structures of capitalism to support social justice, housing equality, economic opportunity, and human dignity. Learn the 12 emotional intelligence (EI) competencies from Daniel Goleman's EI model, crucial for developing your inner...
Dancing with Capitalism Pt 2 | Economic Justice with Ismael Samad
November 16, 2021 14:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBWhat if the positive effects of development—better schools, infrastructure, and culture— celebrated and supported the communities of color that have long called spaces home? Social Entrepreneur, Ismail Samad, tells us about his initiatives to reinvent a system that can empower his hometown of East Cleveland to build generational wealth for Black and Brown folks. Learn the 12 emotional intelligence (EI) competencies from Daniel Goleman's EI model, crucial for developing your inner capacity ...
Dancing with Capitalism Pt 1 with Rebecca Henderson
November 09, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBHarvard Business School professor and author of "Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire," Rebecca Henderson reflects on where capitalism has failed us and her vision for a new model for a more sustainable, equitable, and just future. Learn the 12 emotional intelligence (EI) competencies from Daniel Goleman's EI model, crucial for developing your inner capacity and impact on the world, becoming an outstanding leader, and building high-performance teams. Support the show
Attention and Focus Pt 3 | COVID19 First Response with Patricia Simpson
November 02, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBWhat is it like navigating attention and focus in an emergency situation? Nurse of 40 years and Emergency Response Coordinator at Mass General Hospital Clinic, Patricia Simpson, talks about the complexities that arose as the city of Chelsea, MA addressed diverse and urgent needs at the height of the COVID19 pandemic. She shares that the success of their response team stemmed from having Emotionally Intelligent leaders who supported complex teams through kindness and empathy. Learn the 12 e...
S2E7 Attention and Focus Pt 3 | COVID19 First Response with Patricia Simpson
November 02, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBWhat is it like navigating attention and focus in an emergency situation? Nurse of 40 years and Emergency Response Coordinator at Mass General Hospital Clinic, Patricia Simpson, talks about the complexities that arose as the city of Chelsea, MA addressed diverse and urgent needs at the height of the COVID19 pandemic. She shares that the success of their response team stemmed from having Emotionally Intelligent leaders who supported complex teams through kindness and empathy. FPP is brought...
Attention and Focus Pt 2 | Mindfulness with George Pitagorsky
October 26, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBWhat detracts from a staying focused on a cohesive organizational mission? Retired Consultant, George Pitagorsky, reflects on his more than 40 years of experience working within wide-ranging industries. He shares the ways in which large or growing organizations can prioritize mindfulness and self-awareness to work towards a collective goal. Learn the 12 emotional intelligence (EI) competencies from Daniel Goleman's EI model, crucial for developing your inner capacity and impact on the world...
Attention and Focus Pt 2 | Mindfulness with George Pitagorsky
October 26, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBWhat detracts from a staying focused on a cohesive organizational mission? Retired Consultant, George Pitagorsky, reflects on his more than 40 years of experience working within wide-ranging industries. He shares the ways in which large or growing organizations can prioritize mindfulness and self-awareness to work towards a collective goal. Support the show
Attention & Focus Pt 1 | Neuroscience with Amishi Jha
October 19, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBWhat does it take to find and maintain focus in a world of distractions? Neuroscientist, Amishi Jha and Daniel Goleman discuss the Key Attention Systems and expands the key activities that individuals can do to strengthen their overall focus and attention. Learn the 12 emotional intelligence (EI) competencies from Daniel Goleman's EI model, crucial for developing your inner capacity and impact on the world, becoming an outstanding leader, and building high-performance teams. Support the show
Stress and Renewal with Richard Boyatzis
October 12, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBStress can have significant damage to our overall wellbeing including on a physical, mental and spiritual level. It can decrease our ability to fight illness, reduce our creative thinking, and deplete our energies. But according to research, not only can you find ways to reduce stress through renewal activities, but you can also foster improved wellbeing overall. Today, Daniel Goleman and Richard Boyatzis discuss the science behind renewal as well as their latest assessment, the Personal Su...
Stress and Renewal with Richard Boyatzis
October 12, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBStress can have significant damage to our overall wellbeing including on a physical, mental and spiritual level. It can decrease our ability to fight illness, reduce our creative thinking, and deplete our energies. But according to research, not only can you find ways to reduce stress through renewal activities, but you can also foster improved wellbeing overall. Today, Daniel Goleman and Richard Boyatzis discuss the science behind renewal as well as their latest assessment, the Personal Su...
Chasing The Happiness High Pt 3 | Spirituality w/ Wesley Morris
October 05, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBWhat does Spirituality and Faith have to do with happiness? Pastor and community organizer in Greensboro, NC, Wesley Morris, shares how faith helps him and his community seeking peace, joy, and fulfillment—not despite the darkness, but through it and because of it. Learn the 12 emotional intelligence (EI) competencies from Daniel Goleman's EI model, crucial for developing your inner capacity and impact on the world, becoming an outstanding leader, and building high-performance teams. Supp...
Chasing the Happiness High Pt 2 | Consumerism w/ Nathalie Nahai
September 28, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBIn our second episode in our series on happiness, Elizabeth Solomon speaks with Natalie Nahai, whose work explores persuasive technology, ethics and the psychology behind evolving consumer behaviors. They delve into the system of consumerism and how it supports or impedes a fulfilling life, as well as the role of corporate brands in fostering societal happiness. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstpersonplural)
Chasing the Happiness High Pt 2 | Consumerism Ethics w/ Nathalie Nahai
September 28, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBIn our second episode in our series on happiness, Elizabeth Solomon speaks with Natalie Nahai, whose work explores persuasive technology, ethics and the psychology behind evolving consumer behaviors. They delve into the system of consumerism and how it supports or impedes a fulfilling life, as well as the role of corporate brands in fostering societal happiness. Learn the 12 emotional intelligence (EI) competencies from Daniel Goleman's EI model, crucial for developing your inner capacity ...
Chasing the Happiness High Pt 2 w/ Nathalie Nahai
September 28, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBIn our second episode in our series on happiness, Elizabeth Solomon speaks with Natalie Nahai, whose work explores persuasive technology, ethics and the psychology behind evolving consumer behaviors. They delve into the system of consumerism and how it supports or impedes a fulfilling life, as well as the role of corporate brands in fostering societal happiness. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/firstpersonplural)
Chasing the Happiness High Pt 1 | Purpose w/ Laurie Santos
September 21, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBAre we chasing happiness in the wrong places? Material possessions, wealth, and physical attractiveness are superficial and fleeting sources of dopamine. But to maintain a sense of happiness — particularly through times of change — we need to access something more meaningful. For the first segment in our 3 part series on happiness, Dr. Laurie Santos, Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University, joins us to share some of the science-backed recommendations for livin...
Chasing the Happiness High Pt 1 | Myth v. Science w/ Laurie Santos
September 21, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBAre we chasing happiness in the wrong places? Material possessions, wealth, and physical attractiveness are superficial and fleeting sources of dopamine. But to maintain a sense of happiness — particularly through times of change — we need to access something more meaningful. For the first segment in our 3 part series on happiness, Dr. Laurie Santos, Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University, joins us to share some of the science-backed recommendations for livin...
Chasing the Happiness High Pt 1 w/ Laurie Santos
September 21, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBAre we chasing happiness in the wrong places? Material possessions, wealth, and physical attractiveness are superficial and fleeting sources of dopamine. But to maintain a sense of happiness — particularly through times of change — we need to access something more meaningful. For the first segment in our 3 part series on happiness, Dr. Laurie Santos, Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University, joins us to share some of the science-backed recommendations for livin...
Behind The Scenes: Celebrating The Close of Season 1
September 16, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBWe started First Person Plural with the intention to foster a new kind of conversation about Emotional Intelligence ‒ one that applies to our daily lives in a meaningful and tangible way. In our final episode of our inaugural season, we're pulling back the curtain behind the scenes so you can get to know the people who make the show possible. Join our production team as we reflect on our favorite episodes, how we’ve evolved as we learned along the way, and where we’re headed in season 2. Le...
How Leaders Can Thrive Through Change with Elad Levinson
September 07, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBConstant change can lead to overwhelm, which in turn impacts our ability to make strategic decisions. Today's episode features an excerpt from our Thriving on Change video course, featuring Elad Levinson and Daniel Goleman as they discuss how leaders can protect their focus and attention and help them adapt through change. Learn the 12 emotional intelligence (EI) competencies from Daniel Goleman's EI model, crucial for developing your inner capacity and impact on the world, becoming an outs...
Building Emotionally Intelligent Teams with Dr. Vanessa Druskat
August 03, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBWhat does Emotional Intelligence look like on an organizational level? We take an in-depth look in today's episode. Daniel Goleman speaks with Dr. Vanessa Druskat, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and Management at the University of New Hampshire, on the elements of Emotional Intelligence which foster top-performing teams. Together, they tackle a wide range of topics from influence and belonging, to nonverbal communication in the age of digital conferencing. Hungry for even mo...
The New Work Reality with OneLogin
July 07, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBWhat happens when a crisis (let’s say, a global pandemic) forces an organization to completely rethink its values and workplace ethic? Today on First Person Plural, we dive into all things Empathy with two leaders who have experienced that shift firsthand. Dan Goleman interviews Brad Brooks, CEO of OneLogin, and Courtney Harrison, OneLogin’s Head of HR, on how their company supported employees through turbulent times, and why Emotional Intelligence (EI), with a particular emphasis on Empa...
The New Work Reality with OneLogin
July 07, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBWhat happens when a crisis (let’s say, a global pandemic) forces an organization to completely rethink its values and workplace ethic? Today on First Person Plural, we dive into all things Empathy with two leaders who have experienced that shift firsthand. Dan Goleman interviews Brad Brooks, CEO of OneLogin, and Courtney Harrison, OneLogin’s Head of HR, on how their company supported employees through turbulent times, and why Emotional Intelligence (EI), with a particular emphasis on Empa...
Constructive Anger
May 26, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBCan anger be a constructive emotion? According to Daniel Goelman, “YES” —especially when it comes to creating change for the better. Today’s guests, Lama Rod Owens (Author and Activist), Shayna Renee Hammond and Lauryn Henley (Racial Justice Coaches and Advocates), and Asli Ali (Student and Poet), each share how anger fuels them to take action on issues that matter. Learn the 12 emotional intelligence (EI) competencies from Daniel Goleman's EI model, crucial for developing your inner capaci...
Adapting to an Ever-changing World
May 04, 2021 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIn Today’s episode, Daniel Goleman speaks with Executive Coach Sanjay Rao Chaganti who shares a story about his client, Laila, a woman with a vibrant career which took her to all corners of the globe. When Laila returns home, she realizes that she no longer fit into the world she left behind. In this episode, Liz and Hanuman also discuss the many ways they have had to adapt during the global pandemic. For guest bios, transcripts, and resources mentioned in today’s episode, check out our ...
Other EI: Ecological Intelligence
April 22, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBToday we examine what it will take for us to tackle the urgent environmental crisis. We begin with a look at where we're directing our resources, not just our financial resources, but also our time, energy and attention. Sharing their insights with us today are supply chain expert Scott Kling, regenerative farmer Jake Takiff and indigenous ecophysiologist, Danielle Ignace. Listen Here. Learn the 12 emotional intelligence (EI) competencies from Daniel Goleman's EI model, crucial for developi...
Self-Awareness: An Honest Look In The Mirror
April 06, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBWhat happens when your team is failing and it turns out...the problem is your own leadership style? In Today’s episode, Daniel Goleman speaks with Executive Coach Matthew Taylor. Matt shares a case study on Luke, a school principal who discovers that self-awareness is the first step towards improving employee morale, retention and overall effectiveness. For guest bios, transcripts, and resources mentioned in today’s episode, check out our episode notes here. Learn the 12 emotional intel...
Are The Kids Alright? The Impact of Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
March 23, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBInitially, we set out to talk about Social Emotional Learning (SEL) at a time when millions of kids have been home, attending school online and missing out on valuable time with their peers. But we quickly realized COVID is far from the only thing kids and educators are grappling with—racial inequity, trauma, isolation, social unrest, and overworked parents are a significant part of the equation. In this episode we talk with Adjunct Professor at Columbia University, Linda Lantieri, Social a...
When Achievement Undermines Our Larger Goals
March 09, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBIn many ways, being driven to achieve our goals is a good thing. But what happens when being a high-achiever causes us to lose sight of our larger objectives like being kind or leading a team? In this episode, the author of “How to Be Happy at Work: The Power of Purpose, Hope, and Friendship,” Annie Mckee, PhD joins Dan for a conversation around the ups and downs of achievement orientation. Learn the 12 emotional intelligence (EI) competencies from Daniel Goleman's EI model, crucial for dev...
Purpose: A Light in The Dark
February 23, 2021 14:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBCo-hosts Daniel Goleman and Hanuman Goleman reflect on the role of purpose in our overall wellbeing, looking at how purpose is fostered within an organization, and the many ways (big and small) it shows up in our lives. Today’s episode features a wide-range of guest appearances including Psychologist Richard Davidson, Former Ernst & Young Partner and Executive Coach Dot Proux, Oncologist Petra Rietschel, and Executive Coach Kully Jaswal. Each guest provides a distinct perspective on the ro...
EI 101: An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
February 09, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBDan reviews the basics of emotional intelligence by sharing his model, which breaks down EI into four domains and twelve competencies. Check out the episode notes for a visual of his thinking – a graphic we affectionately call, "the bubble map," which outlines each competency and the domain it falls under. If you're interested in delving deeper into emotional intelligence and EI research, including the neuroscience behind it, you may enjoy the crucial competence video series. We’d love to h...