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Daniel Goleman

Author

Born 1946

Biography

Daniel Goleman, born March 7, 1946, is an American psychologist and author best known for his groundbreaking book "Emotional Intelligence," published in 1995. This work popularized the concept of emotional intelligence (EQ) and its importance in leadership and personal success. Goleman’s book remained on The New York Times bestseller list for over a year, significantly influencing the fields of psychology and business. In addition to "Emotional Intelligence," Goleman authored "Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence" (2013) and co-founded the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) in 1994. He has received the Career Achievement Award for Excellence in the Media from the American Psychological Association.

About

Born March 7, 1946

Birthplace Stockton, California, USA

Nationality American

Education PhD in Clinical Psychology and Personality Development

School Harvard University

Popular Quotes

"Our social and emotional circuitries influence our aspirations and help shape our destinies."

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"True freedom comes from releasing and letting go of fearful and limiting beliefs."

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"The rule of thumb is that the earlier in life learning begins, the greater the payoff in terms of academic success and emotional health."

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"Emotional resilience and intelligence are so critical to well-being that they rival IQ and technical expertise as must-have qualities for anyone."

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"The emotional mind is far quicker than the rational mind; thoughts simply take longer to form than feelings."

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"There is also a connection between a positive state of mind and a generally healthier and longer life."

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"Leaders don't have to strangle themselves with rules and regulations. If they are smart, they will set guidelines built on emotional intelligence."

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"Managers who know how to cultivate and maintain good relationships at work are more effective."

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"The single most important factor in job performance and advancement is emotional intelligence."

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"Boys who, at age 16, acquire emotional intelligence skills such as impulse control, empathy, and conflict management become well-adjusted 22-year-olds."

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"Our emotions are like amphibians, equally at home in the water of self-soothing as on the dry land of action."

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"Emotional self-awareness is the building block of the next fundamental emotional intelligence: being able to shake off a bad mood."

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"There's zero correlation between IQ and emotional empathy... They're controlled by different parts of the brain."

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"Emotional intelligence emerges as a much stronger predictor of who will be most successful, because it reflects how a person applies knowledge to the immediate situation."

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"The goal of education—no less than the goal of life—is to align one's avocations with one's vocations."

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