Key Topics in Emotional Intelligence

Frequent questions on emotional intelligence… click a topic to find a brief introduction plus our most popular articles and recommended resources on managing stress, increasing equity, understanding emotions… and more!

Emotions List & Emotional Literacy

The foundation for emotional intelligence is naming and understanding feelings, aka: Emotional Literacy. Access the top resources for learning about feelings, and the emotions lists we have available for free download. We’ve curated fun, accessible videos and articles that put the latest neuroscience of emotion to work for you.

Transformational Leadership Qualities

The most effective leaders don’t do tasks… they transform the workplace to build a context for ongoing performance. What are the essential transformational leadership qualities? How does emotional intelligence strengthen leadership?

Burnout Signs, Definition & Prevention

What causes burnout? It’s emotional! Which is why emotional intelligence is the burnout solution. Here are the signs of burnout, burnout definition, and our top EQ resources to reduce burnout.

Change Management with emotional intelligence

Most approaches to change management fall short when it comes to people. Using emotional intelligence, change managers learn to work WITH people and build buy-in.

Stress & Stress Management with EQ

Stress is rising. What can we do to engage emotional intelligence for more effective stress management? Access a brief background on the meaning of stress, plus our top resources and recommended articles.

Equity and emotional intelligence

Racism is charged with emotion, so can emotional intelligence support antiracism? A background on bias, intersectionality, Six Seconds’ vision of equity… and selected resources.

What is Empathy & How to be more empathetic?

Tapping into the neuroscience of empathy, we can finally bust some dangerous myths and find out what it really means to be more empathetic — to use empathy in a way that creates more true kindness and connection.

Growth Mindset & Optimism

A “Growth Mindset” is about learning and developing, but how do you grow that for yourself and others? Here are our top resources for using the emotional intelligence skill of optimism for strengthening a growth mindset at work, at school, and at home.

Anxiety Causes & Mental Health Action

What causes anxiety and how can emotional intelligence help people manage this challenge? What is metal health, and how can we use EQ to support a deeper level of emotional wellbeing?

Purpose & Motivation

Motivation is driven by meaning, mastery, and autonomy. Meaning is why purpose matters. Here are top emotional intelligence resources to help people find purpose, fuel motivation, and build for the long-term.

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How to Get Started Practicing Emotional Intelligence