Revitalizing School Community

Revitalizing School Community

…lassrooms, closing the door, and disappearing. Because parents would often compare teachers and complain that in this room the child would have this opportunity and in that room they would not, one early decision made as a faculty was to work together within clusters. Collaboration provides an opportunity for a grade level team (of three or four people) to accentuate their strengths and finds ways to compensate for their weaknesses. Collaboration……How do schools become vibrant, joyful, inclusive communities? School leaders intentionally build them with teachers, students and family collaboration….

Women Lead the Post-COVID Comeback, but at What Cost?

Women Lead the Post-COVID Comeback, but at What Cost?

…in the jobs. There is, however, one major caveat: Wellbeing is the only Outcome that decreased for women globally from 2021 to 2022. This suggests that while women are leading the comeback post-COVID, they are still carrying an unsustainable mental and emotional burden. “Average scores for women’s Relationships, Effectiveness and Quality of Life all increased from 2021 to 2022 – encouraging data that adds to a growing body of evidence that women a……New emotional intelligence data reveals a growing gender gap in the mental health recovery from the pandemic….

EQ for C&U 22 – Emotional Intelligence in Colleges & Universities Virtual Conference

EQ for C&U 22 – Emotional Intelligence in Colleges & Universities Virtual Conference

…nal intelligence (EQ) in higher education. To support the higher education community in applying EQ to improve outcomes, the conference will explore three macro themes: In the face of emotional challenges, we need more emotional intelligence. At EQ in C&U 2022, we’ll explore the latest science and practice of emotional intelligence for learning and working smarter This online conference includes keynote panels, experiential sessions, facilitated g……Emotional intelligence in colleges and universities – 2022 virtual conference. Wellbeing & Resilience | Equity & Belonging | Student Success…

Coaching with Computers? 3 Life-Changing Insights from the Neural Net

Coaching with Computers? 3 Life-Changing Insights from the Neural Net

…xpand EQ. It provides a framework for reflection and references individual competencies to deepen client understanding of how they contribute to the outcomes. I have gotten curiosity and energy from my clients to try using these questions for reflection and action steps.” For clients who want something to refer back to after the coaching session, the Neural Network provides a handy guide: “Many clients have expressed relief to have something in th……For emotional intelligence coaches, a new AI tool is helping them go deeper with clients. Find out how….

Feeling Anxious About Giving Feedback? 3 Steps to Ensure a Productive, Compassionate Conversation

Feeling Anxious About Giving Feedback? 3 Steps to Ensure a Productive, Compassionate Conversation

…” or “What can we do to make this better?” Giving feedback is hard – and uncomfortable. Here are 3 simple steps to make it easier and more effective. Click to tweet EQ In Action Next time you are about to give feedback, consider: How can I set the emotional context to emphasize that we are working toward a shared goal, together? Prepare your “I statement” beforehand, and ask for their input with a genuine curiosity. After practicing this “I” to “W……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….

Case Study:  Emotional Intelligence for People-First Leadership at FedEx Express

Case Study: Emotional Intelligence for People-First Leadership at FedEx Express

…always meant bringing out the best in people. As the business landscape becomes even more complex, we need additional capability. Leveraging the Six Seconds approach to emotional intelligence is helping us build a strategic asset that will let us maintain and strengthen our culture – which is essential to our competitive advantage.”   Quantitative Results Another measure of success is through analysis of the SEI assessments given at the start and……What happens when new managers receive emotional intelligence training? The six-month program is delivering significant improvements in EQ skills — tied to dramatic increases in influence, quality of life, and decision making….

Research Case: Six Seconds’ Self-Science Curriculum

Research Case: Six Seconds’ Self-Science Curriculum

…e treatment group saw a significantly greater percentage increase than the comparison group. Within the competency area of motivation and goal setting, the comparison group shows an 11.4% increase in the group mean while the treatment group shows a 40.1% increase over the course of the year. Critical thinking and problem solving shows only a 1.8% increase for the comparison group and a 27.0% increase among the treatment group. For the competency a…

Finding Purpose & Increasing Motivation

Finding Purpose & Increasing Motivation

…ols-to-fuel-energy/ https://www.6seconds.org/2021/01/13/coaching-purpose/ https://www.6seconds.org/2020/12/04/motivation/ Top Motivation & Purpose Articles https://www.6seconds.org/2010/01/26/leaders-worth-following/ https://www.6seconds.org/2017/09/06/the-power-of-knowing-why/ https://www.6seconds.org/2017/08/29/pursue-noble-goals/ Recommended Products Related to Purpose & Motivation https://products.6seconds.org/shop/the-eq-gym-workbook-2/ https……Top 10 EQ resources for finding purpose and increasing motivation….

Social Emotional Learning Activities for Kids

Social Emotional Learning Activities for Kids

…is work: https://www.6seconds.org/2021/02/03/improve-your-online-classroom-community-with-sel/ https://www.6seconds.org/education/assessments/ https://www.6seconds.org/2020/09/15/neuroscience-learning/ http://www.6seconds.org/education/benchmarks/ https://www.6seconds.org/education/curriculum/ https://www.6seconds.org/education/social-emotional-learning/ Read about POP-UP FESTIVALS supporting the Sustainable Development Goals Activities to try now……Joyful, meaningful social emotional learning activities for kids of all ages. Try them out in your home or classroom today!…

Maintaining People-First Leadership at Quad Graphics

Maintaining People-First Leadership at Quad Graphics

…p session.” – Sue Barrett, Manager Quad/Education Situation Quad/Graphics (www.qg.com) is a highly innovative printing company. Established in 1971 in Wisconsin, the company now has 12,000 employees. In the words of Sue Barrett, Manager Quad/Education, “the company was founded on the value of strong work relationships as a means to break down walls, build & maintain trust and simply do what’s right for our customers and coworkers.” As a result, th……How does emotional intelligence training fit in a fast-paced, industrial setting? At Quad Graphics, it’s how leadership stays committed to the company’s founding values….

Emotional Intelligence for Leadership Report – SEI LR

Emotional Intelligence for Leadership Report – SEI LR

…s a process framework for leveraging EQ in three actionable steps. Sample: Competency Feedback Later in the report, each EQ competency is defined along with a snapshot of how the leaders’ current capabilities may be affecting performance — and guidance on how to improve the competency: For you: To experience the SEI Leadership Report yourself, fill in the form below and tell us about your needs. We’ll connect you with a Six Seconds’ Preferred Part……The flagship emotional intelligence assessment, SEI LR delivers clear feedback and a path for using EQ to improve the people-side of leadership. Used worldwide from Amazon to Qatar Airways, SEI LR is the best-in-class tool to bring the value of EQ to organizations….

Decision Making

Decision Making

…Growth https://www.6seconds.org/2017/02/28/counter-perfectionism-with-self-compassion-and-empathy/ https://www.6seconds.org/2019/04/03/hello-anxiety-3-tips-for-using-eq-to-navigate-worry/ https://www.6seconds.org/2020/07/19/reducing-stress-anxiety/   Recommended Products Related to Stress & Anxiety https://products.6seconds.org/shop/the-eq-gym-workbook-2/ https://products.6seconds.org/shop/think-feel-act-cards/ https://products.6seconds.org/shop/b……Decisions descisions… how do we make them, and can we make better decisions? Contrary to common belief, emotions may just be the key….

Speakers

Speakers

…climate action and gender equality across vulnerable populations through a combination of inner work and community work. She is a specialist in Urban Sustainability (PUC Rio), holds a PhD in Urbanism (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro) and is a public leader with more than ten years of experience in the government. She is part of the Leadership and Management Network (MLG 6) and the Columbia Women’s Leadership Network in Brazil. Her recent inte……Meet the global, diverse, intergenerational changemakers at the intersection of climate & social justice…

Dialogue: Emotions & Racism (#11.5)

Dialogue: Emotions & Racism (#11.5)

…t’s happening in our society and we want to be part of the discussion it’s coming together as a community of the emotional intelligence practitioners and I am excited for the conversation and I’m going to introduce today’s moderator Joshua Freedman Thank you Tom and I’m grateful that we can have this opportunity to be here and I’d like to go ahead and ask our panelists to come on the screen and we’re gonna start out by thinking a little bit about……The dialogue touched on difficult topics and big feelings — and our shared commitment to learn to have this kind of conversation… and the power of emotional intelligence as a toolset to build a more aware, intentional, and connected response….

5 Key Insights on Staying Meaningfully Connected

5 Key Insights on Staying Meaningfully Connected

…offer tips for finding the perfect balance of clarity, accountability and compassion. https://www.6seconds.org/2011/01/15/accountable-communication/ https://www.6seconds.org/2019/11/19/tools-for-workplace-communication/ https://www.6seconds.org/2019/11/19/how-to-fire-someone-with-emotional-intelligence/ Add your expertise on Connection… and get ready for Digital Era! As you read these Connection pieces and practice applying the actionable insight……From finding purpose to feeling awe to rethinking certain communication habits, here are 5 key takeaways from our deep dive into connection….

Case: EQ Team in Big Pharma

Case: EQ Team in Big Pharma

…d shaded bars are the latest results. Comparison of Emotional Intelligence Competencies: Comparison of Performance Outcomes: The Team’s overall EQ increased by 8.9%, moving from being Functional to Skilled; a significant improvement in a short time. The significant increase in Enhance Emotional Literacy (14.2%) assisted individuals to identify and understanding their own feelings, which had an impact on their ability to better manage their feeling……In one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, a Key Accounts team on the verge of collapse implements a six-month emotional intelligence program; EQ scores increase by 8.9% correlated with double-digit financial growth, high performance evaluations and multiple promotions….

Build Better Training

Build Better Training

…and growth. It is a key part of learning to move participants out of their comfort zones, as long as it’s done in a respectful, compassionate, and thoughtful manner. 6. It’s experiential. Learning comes from experiencing and reflecting – doing, thinking, and feeling. Our brains don’t store information “by itself.” We store information in a context of the experience of that learning; the meaning comes not just from data, but how we interpret that d……Six strategies to help make your training transformational using brain based methods from Six Seconds….

Newsroom | POP-UP Festival

Newsroom | POP-UP Festival

…our kids by helping them to imagine, play and dream big. Together we can become better human beings and better communities.” This POP-UP Festival will be held on DATE AND TIME at LOCATION. We are very excited to be working with LOCAL SCHOOL/CLUB/ORGANIZATION serving NUMBER of participants. We have over NUMBER volunteers working to make this FREE event possible. The POP-UP Festival will educate and inspire both children & adults to develop and prac……We’d love to share POP-UP Festival with you to build community and educate children and adults about emotions, wellbeing, and children’s rights. Please contact [email protected] for press….

Daniel Goleman on the Dalai Lama’s Vision for Good

Daniel Goleman on the Dalai Lama’s Vision for Good

…intelligence. The compassionate side far outweighs the negativity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14-p66v-zLI Josh: Certainly in my day-to-day life I see a lot more compassion and civility than I do cruelty, just talking to people walking down the street, sitting in the subway, but it’s definitely not what’s in the news. “There are big problems in the world, so the solution is for us to work together” Click to tweet Check out the Force for Good A…

Sociograms: Mapping the Emotional Dynamics of a Classroom

Sociograms: Mapping the Emotional Dynamics of a Classroom

…ead evidence-based social emotional learning More Social Emotional Learning Resources Check out these articles and videos to learn more about SEL and Six Seconds’ commitment to this work: https://www.6seconds.org/2021/02/03/improve-your-online-classroom-community-with-sel/ https://www.6seconds.org/education/assessments/ https://www.6seconds.org/2020/09/15/neuroscience-learning/ http://www.6seconds.org/education/benchmarks/ https://www.6seconds.org……A sociogram is a useful tool for educators who want objective data on a classroom’s social dynamics – here’s how they work….

Emotional Intelligence Test – Development Report

Emotional Intelligence Test – Development Report

…es feedback on the three “Pursuits” of the Six Seconds Model and the eight competencies: Sample: Competency Feedback Later in the report, each EQ competency is defined, then the DR explains the importance and interpretation of current scores: Sample: Development The report offers guidance and several specific tools for growing each aspect of EQ: For you: To experience the SEI Development Report yourself, fill in the form below and tell us about yo……The SEI Development Report offers comprehensive feedback on current emotional intelligence and how to grow it. Designed for general audiences, the DR includes insights on EQ in the workplace and outside of work….

Team Vital Signs

Team Vital Signs

…study archive here https://www.6seconds.org/2019/05/21/eq-training-for-plant-managers-drives-employee-engagement-better-performance-at-komatsu-plant/ https://www.6seconds.org/2019/04/14/westcomm-pump/ https://www.6seconds.org/2018/04/25/lead-people-vuca-world-lessons-siemens-healthineers/ Request a sample report and additional information here……Capturing essential indicators of any team’s health, the Team Vital Signs assessment delivers rapid, accurate insight into team climate – and offers clear feedback on the path to peak performance….

5 SEL Check-In Activities for Your Classroom

5 SEL Check-In Activities for Your Classroom

…se share them in the Comments section below! More Social Emotional Learning Resources Check out these articles and videos to learn more about SEL and Six Seconds’ commitment to this work: https://www.6seconds.org/2021/02/03/improve-your-online-classroom-community-with-sel/ https://www.6seconds.org/education/assessments/ https://www.6seconds.org/2020/09/15/neuroscience-learning/ http://www.6seconds.org/education/benchmarks/ https://www.6seconds.org……Social emotional learning is essential for academic and life success. Here are 5 quick, easy check-in activities to bring SEL to life in your classroom….

Developing School Counselors’ Emotional Intelligence

Developing School Counselors’ Emotional Intelligence

…trol group. Participants’ scores increased on all 8 emotional intelligence competencies. Participants scored 25% higher upon completion of the program with Recognizing Patterns. Products & Services Delivered SEL Curriculum Self-Science – one of the world’s first social emotional learning (SEL) programs (recommended in Daniel Goleman’s 1995 book as one of the pioneers in EQ education), Self-Science is a developmental, experiential process for build……Program participants’ overall emotional intelligence increased 22.7%, compared to less than 1% for the control group….

What Makes Us Seek Connection? EQ Educator News

What Makes Us Seek Connection? EQ Educator News

…future newsletter. SHARE ON SOCIAL AND TAG US Looking for SEL tools? Get learning materials, tools and resources for your classroom. SHOP IN THE EQ STORE →   For more on EQ and Education, I recommend: https://www.6seconds.org/education/ https://www.6seconds.org/education/social-emotional-learning/ https://www.6seconds.org/education/school-case-ebook/……Experiencing a sense of belonging is a driver for our wellbeing. Research and tips to build connection and community….

Empathy Is the Future of Work

Empathy Is the Future of Work

…losses is that even though a vast majority of people recognize that AI is coming for people’s jobs, they rarely think it’s coming for their job. A 2017 Gallup survey found that while 73% of US adults believe automation will “eliminate more jobs than it creates,” only 23% were worried about losing their jobs. That gap means a lot of people think they can’t be replaced, when in reality, they will be. And we’re talking years, not decades. In many fi……As AI replaces knowledge workers across industries, social and emotional skills will be what separates the top performers…

Creating Connection in Higher Education

Creating Connection in Higher Education

…es to academic freedom, and often feel isolated from the full time faculty community. Virtual Community A third area of inquiry relates to the growing number of students registering for online classes, globally. According a study by the Babson Research Group, the number of students taking online courses grew to 5.8 million in the US, continuing a growth trend that has been consistent for 13 years. The number of online university students in the Un……Higher Education environments can be stressful and isolating for students, faculty, staff, and administration. What would it take to change that? What if we could design environments within higher education that supported the values of inclusion, collaboration, and resilience?…

The Great Practice Myth: Debunking the 10,000 Hour Rule

The Great Practice Myth: Debunking the 10,000 Hour Rule

…onal intelligence – and does that support other forms of practice? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVNJHl4tLIA 3 Join the free Practice Project mini-course to help kick start a new practice or help you stay on track with your current practice: https://www.6seconds.org/2018/04/29/practice-of-practice/   10,000 Hours of What? All Practice Isn’t Equal If you wanted to get better at shooting a bow and arrow, would it be the same thing to experiment on……The 10,000 Hour Rule: It’s a popular rule of thumb, but it isn’t based on solid science. Here are practical, research-backed tips on practice….

Doroob

Doroob

…ascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritaniaMauritiusMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome a……Doroob is leading the movement of bringing emotional and social learning to the educational sector in Saudi Arabia, Sudan & Kenya. Offering efficient tools and methods to support; schools, children, educators, parents, and communities….

7 Emotional Intelligence Facts: Take the Quiz and Get Practical Tips to Apply Today

7 Emotional Intelligence Facts: Take the Quiz and Get Practical Tips to Apply Today

…ove yours, check out How to Develop Emotional Intelligence. Or, for a limited time, take the world’s leading emotional intelligence assessment for free.   You may also like… https://www.6seconds.org/emotional-intelligence/ https://www.6seconds.org/2018/02/19/7-amazing-facts-emotions/ https://www.6seconds.org/freetest/……Test your knowledge of emotional intelligence and gain key insights to bring EQ to life at home and at work…

Assessment Tools

Assessment Tools

…ods to drive transformation. https://www.6seconds.org/cases/fedex/ https://www.6seconds.org/cases/siemens/ https://www.6seconds.org/cases/double-engagement-to-increase-performance/ Some of our clients include: See how organizations like FedEx, Siemens, and the US Navy use our tools & methods. Growing the world’s emotional intelligence for over 25 years Six Seconds’ tools and methods are helping people thrive all around the world. Powerful and insi……Six Seconds publishes robust, effective assessments to measure what matters — plus a deep bench of curriculum and learning aids that work with the tools. We’ve created two lines of assessments that make the invisible, visible: SEI and VS….

POP-UP Festival for World Children’s Day

POP-UP Festival for World Children’s Day

…ascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritaniaMauritiusMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSao Tome a……What if every child grew up with the emotional skills to build a peaceful, prosperous future? Get your free kit for kids & adults to learn and celebrate — in partnership with UNICEF World Children’s Day….

Team Vital Signs

Team Vital Signs

…study archive here https://www.6seconds.org/2019/05/21/eq-training-for-plant-managers-drives-employee-engagement-better-performance-at-komatsu-plant/ https://www.6seconds.org/2019/04/14/westcomm-pump/ https://www.6seconds.org/2018/04/25/lead-people-vuca-world-lessons-siemens-healthineers/ Request a sample report and additional information here……Capturing essential indicators of any team’s health, the Team Vital Signs assessment delivers rapid, accurate insight into team climate – and offers clear feedback on the path to peak performance….

Empathy, Kindness & Being More Empathetic

Empathy, Kindness & Being More Empathetic

…More Empathetic: Resources, Articles & Tips for Increasing Empathy https://www.6seconds.org/2022/03/14/3-parts-of-empathy/ https://www.6seconds.org/2022/03/07/develop-your-empathy-5-questions/ https://www.6seconds.org/2022/01/17/empathy-iceberg/ 87 Ways to Be Kind and Loving Illuminate: Want Empathy? 3 Phrases To Ask for It How to Increase Your Empathy What Does Empathic Mean? More Insights from Neuroscience Empathy vs. Sympathy: What’s the Differ……Emotional Intelligence Essentials: How to be more Empathetic and what Empathic means…

Burnout Signs, Definition & How EQ Helps

Burnout Signs, Definition & How EQ Helps

…Insights – New Research Research Study: School Burnout in Adolescents https://www.6seconds.org/2022/02/02/balancing-burnout/ https://www.6seconds.org/2019/09/18/reversing-the-epidemic-of-doctor-burnout/ Combating Burnout: Three Key Resources https://www.6seconds.org/scale/ eMotion Feeling Cards Biodots Return to the introduction to emotional intelligence – or explore more key topics……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….

Six Seconds Learning Philosophy

Six Seconds Learning Philosophy

…sight into how we implement these principles. Check out this video to get a sense of the interactive, self-directed nature of our learning programs: Learn more about Emotional intelligence Certification with Six Seconds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4PqrI2FuU0 You may also like… https://www.6seconds.org/business/vital-signs-model/ https://www.6seconds.org/2010/01/27/the-six-seconds-eq-model/ https://www.6seconds.org/2022/02/08/transformational……Here are the 6 principles of the Six Seconds Learning Philosophy with tips to apply them with clients, coworkers and more….

Emotional Intelligence: A Key to Positive Change

Emotional Intelligence: A Key to Positive Change

…requires commitment. In fact, this change requires that we be inescapably committed. I am committed to knowing, understanding, and living my life in the 85%. It is a lifelong task. And every day, I have to remind myself of my inescapable commitment. And every day I have to work on it — I have to do something. Take a moment now, to think about your own commitments. In particular, your commitments to your self as a life-long learner, to your studen……In this speech, Six Seconds’ Chairman Karen McCown shares the definition, process, and purpose of teaching emotional intelligence. Karen founded the renown Nueva School in 1967 as a laboratory for integrating academic and emotional development for gifted children (it went on to win two Federal Blue Ribbon Awards for Excellence in Education)….

DUAL

DUAL

…city to experiences, intentionality to actions. In strategic marketing and communication projects, digital and events we combine the power of logical thinking with the energy of emotional intelligence, creativity, and imagination. indual.it Dual is the first Agency that scientifically enhances marketing, communication, and events through the use of emotional intelligence (EQ) with the model validated by Six Seconds. For about 4 years we have start……We evolve communication with emotional intelligence, adding depth to thought, attention to relationships, awareness to choices, authenticity to experiences, intentionality to actions. In strategic marketing and communication projects, digital and events we combine the power of logical thinking with the energy of emotional intelligence, creativity and imagination….

Three Essential Skills for High Performing Leaders

Three Essential Skills for High Performing Leaders

…adership Vitality (LVS Drivers Combined) vs Leadership Performance (LVS Outcomes Combined) New research: Five key leadership drivers (Trust, Motivation, Change, Teamwork, Execution) predict 66% of the variation in leadership performance scores. Click to tweet Given the speed of change and intense complexity of the workplace — even in 2019 — perhaps it will be unsurprising that CHANGE is the most powerful of the five Drivers. The Value of Emotional……What are the links between emotional intelligence and leadership performance? New research shows 66% of the variation in scores on leadership outcomes are predicted by five key leadership drivers – and people with higher emotional intelligence are seven times as likely to earn high scores on these factors….

Climate of Emotions 2020

Climate of Emotions 2020

…field from across the world. Ihler is building his work on a foundation in communication, technology, data and computational sociology as well as his academic background in peace and conflict studies. The Climate of Emotions virtual conference is produced by Six Seconds, The Emotional Intelligence Network, Produced partnership the Khalifa Ihler Institute for Peaceful & Thriving Communities, Climate Resilient, National Children’s Campaign, Global C……Archive of 2020: Join young climate activists, scientists, and emotions experts from around the globe in Climate of Emotions: the free online conference about emotions, climate change, and youth….