This is a very insightful speech by Daniel Goleman who spoke to the staff at Google.    Through technology and Youtube, we are able to participate and benefit from his speech, in the comfort of our tiny cubicle or office.  Hope you enjoy the above video as much as I do.

New York Times science writer Daniel Goleman argues that our emotions play a much greater role in thought, decision making and individual success than is commonly acknowledged. He defines “emotional intelligence”?a trait not measured by IQ tests?as a set of skills, including control of one’s impulses, self-motivation, empathy and social competence in interpersonal relationships.  In marriage, emotional intelligence means listening well and being able to calm down. In the workplace, it manifests when bosses give subordinates constructive feedback regarding their performance.

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