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Emotional Intelligence
There are several different types of learner engagement, from emotional to cognitive. Here's how to improve each.
5mins
You might suppress your emotions when you walk through the door at work. But your colleagues can still feel them.
Do you think other people are happier than you?
What distinguishes effective from ineffective leadership training? Read on to find out.
9mins
Kids are more anxious and depressed than ever. Is identity politics to blame?
Long-term research efforts have revealed alarming mental health trends.
Always look on the bright side of death.
End of life patients face mental health challenges uniquely existential and spiritual in nature — but psychedelics are emerging as a possible solution to relieve the suffering.
The utilitarian “greatest happiness principle” has remained popular for two centuries — is it time for a rethink?
Arguments don’t have to be about winning or losing; they can help us build trust despite disagreeing.
High-conflict people are found in all walks of life. Learning how to identify them, and what to do next, can save you much emotional turmoil.
9mins
Your sexual education was probably inadequate. Here’s the information you always needed.
Financial setbacks are more common than you might think.
Million Stories
Whether you're developing or in the market for corporate training videos, these examples from PwC, Chick-fil-A, and others are sure to impress.
When it comes to handling our emotions, we can’t afford to be none the WISER.
Your five-year-old can probably spot a cop-out.
There's such thing as a healthy sense of pride in oneself and one’s accomplishments.
Four key components to guide the creation of emotional intelligence training for leaders.
Within the "Dark Triad" of personality traits, narcissism exists on a confidence spectrum.
"Of course, the spleen is the biggest organ in the body."
Extreme home environments — either very supportive or harshly negligent — tend to produce more sensitive kids.
“We are biologically programmed to have empathy. It’s something we can’t suppress.”
Lonely humans will become infatuated with AI-fabricated personas.
It may be an advantage in some contexts.
Research shows how "dark" Brett Martinpersonality traits affect Bitcoin enthusiasm.
Intellectual humility demands that we examine our motivations for holding certain beliefs.
John Templeton Foundation
Money shame is more common than you might think.
Million Stories
Anyone can have a bad day at work, but not everyone scores this high on narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism.
The initial study lays the groundwork for another larger, longer phase 2 trial.
The golden rule of self-compassion: Treat yourself with the same kindness you treat others.