Author / Teacher

Daniel Goleman

Daniel Goleman, twice a Pulitzer prize nominee, is the bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence and Healing Emotions. Goleman lectures frequently to business audiences, professional groups, and on college campuses. A psychologist who for many years reported on the brain and behavioral sciences for The New York Times, Dr. Goleman previously was a visiting faculty member at Harvard. Dr. Goleman’s most recent books are Force for Good: The Dalai Lama's Vision for Our World, The Brain and Emotional Intelligence: New Insights, and Leadership: The Power of Emotional Intelligence – Selected Writings.

Articles by Daniel Goleman

The Best Leaders Think: What About Me, What About You?
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The Best Leaders Think: What About Me, What About You?

Many fail in leadership positions, despite outstanding individual performance. Daniel Goleman explains that they often miss two important mental stances, which the best leaders understand as critical to the job. Read More

Why Emotional Self-Control Matters
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Why Emotional Self-Control Matters

Releasing anger and frustration can actually help you regain control over a hectic day or win back productivity after feeling frazzled. But you have to do it with awareness. Read More

How Emotionally Self-Aware Are You?
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How Emotionally Self-Aware Are You?

Without being able to recognize your feelings, you can’t control them. This inevitably effects your disposition—and output—at work. Read More

How Resilient Leaders Adapt to Change
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How Resilient Leaders Adapt to Change

By harnessing these two key tools for adaptability, leaders can roll with the punches and help their organizations do the same. Read More

Here’s What Mindfulness Is (and Isn’t) Good For
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Here’s What Mindfulness Is (and Isn’t) Good For

It won’t solve every problem. Read More

Which Style of Meditation is Best for You?
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Which Style of Meditation is Best for You?

Here’s what the research says about the benefits of different kinds of meditations—Plus, three questions to ask to find the style best for you. Read More

Underachiever? Overachiever? Find the Right Balance
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Underachiever? Overachiever? Find the Right Balance

Over-eager and lackadaisical colleagues face the same roadblock: balancing the personal drive to achieve with the needs and goals of the organization. Read More

How to Avoid Confirmation Bias at Work
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How to Avoid Confirmation Bias at Work

Avoiding confirmation bias starts with paying attention to how you interact with information. Read More

Develop Your Inner Radar to Control Turbulent Emotions
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Develop Your Inner Radar to Control Turbulent Emotions

When handling turbulent feelings, we can gain a mental foothold that allows us to short-circuit what otherwise could become a destructive emotional hijack. Read More

5 Mindful Ways to Approach Challenges at Work
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5 Mindful Ways to Approach Challenges at Work

A steady dose of toxic energy in the workplace encourages valuable team members to update their resumes rather than their to-do lists. Read More

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