EPISODE · Jan 8, 2023 · 53 MIN
IE254 Daniel Goleman: Unlocking Emotional Intelligence: The Secrets to Mastering Your Emotions, Influencing Others & Transforming Your Life
from Inspired Evolution with Amrit Sandhu 🙏🏻
Dr Daniel Goleman is an internationally known psychologist who lectures frequently to professional groups, business audiences, and on college campuses. As a science journalist he has reported on the brain and behavioral sciences for The New York Times. His 1995 book, Emotional Intelligence was on The New York Times bestseller list for a year-and-a-half, with more than 5,000,000 copies in print worldwide in 40 languages. Daniel has written books on topics including self-deception, creativity, transparency, meditation, social and emotional learning, ecoliteracy and the ecological crisis.Daniel has organized a series of intensive conversations between the Dalai Lama and scientists, which resulted in the books Healthy Emotions, and Destructive Emotions. He is currently editing a book from the most recent dialogue on ecology, interdependence, and ethics.Daniel joins us on the podcast to delve into his latest and highly anticipated book, Why We Meditate.TUNE IN00:00 - Intro02:34 - Daniel’s beginnings03:39 - Adventures in India studying mind & behaviour, meeting Ram Dass’ teacher10:10 - Dancing between spirituality and psychology - can science meets spirit?13:42 - What is awaiting us in the higher levels of consciousness?14:37 - What was the impetus for writing Why We Meditate?17:15 - Unpopular opinion: Vipassana practice leads you to a dead end21:12 - How to approach openness22:16 - Practical exercises to follow27:40 - The subtle differences between sympathy, empathy and compassion34:11 - Try this powerful practice! Contemplate the imprint you leave behind after death37:04 - Reorienting leaders to redefine KPIs and success & undo socially programming40:00 - Does perfectionism start from early childhood?46:32 - Don’t lose your humour - in spirituality humour is a tell tale sign of maturity48:51 - The 3 dimensions of practice: a grounded body, an open heart, a clear mindLISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2HJCflVnHRDmvNtI8r2a65?si=692723d115ce4ef2/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/inspired-evolution/id1272090974/CONNECT WITH DANIEL GOLEMANWebsite: https://www.danielgoleman.info/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielgoleman/Key Step Media: https://www.keystepmedia.com/JOIN THE INSPIRED EVOLUTION COMMUNITYWebsite: https://www.inspiredevolution/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspired_evolution/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspiredevolution/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/com/inspiredevolution/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/inspiredevolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dr Daniel Goleman is an internationally known psychologist who lectures frequently to professional groups, business audiences, and on college campuses. As a science journalist he has reported on the brain and behavioral sciences for The New York Times. His 1995 book, Emotional Intelligence was on The New York Times bestseller list for a year-and-a-half, with more than 5,000,000 copies in print worldwide in 40 languages. Daniel has written books on topics including self-deception, creativity, transparency, meditation, social and emotional learning, ecoliteracy and the ecological crisis.Daniel has organized a series of intensive conversations between the Dalai Lama and scientists, which resulted in the books Healthy Emotions, and Destructive Emotions. He is currently editing a book from the most recent dialogue on ecology, interdependence, and ethics.Daniel joins us on the podcast to delve into his latest and highly anticipated book, Why We Meditate.TUNE IN00:00 - Intro02:34 - Daniel’s beginnings03:39 - Adventures in India studying mind & behaviour, meeting Ram Dass’ teacher10:10 - Dancing between spirituality and psychology - can science meets spirit?13:42 - What is awaiting us in the higher levels of consciousness?14:37 - What was the impetus for writing Why We Meditate?17:15 - Unpopular opinion: Vipassana practice leads you to a dead end21:12 - How to approach openness22:16 - Practical exercises to follow27:40 - The subtle differences between sympathy, empathy and compassion34:11 - Try this powerful practice! Contemplate the imprint you leave behind after death37:04 - Reorienting leaders to redefine KPIs and success & undo socially programming40:00 - Does perfectionism start from early childhood?46:32 - Don’t lose your humour - in spirituality humour is a tell tale sign of maturity48:51 - The 3 dimensions of practice: a grounded body, an open heart, a clear mindLISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCASTSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2HJCflVnHRDmvNtI8r2a65?si=692723d115ce4ef2/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/inspired-evolution/id1272090974/CONNECT WITH DANIEL GOLEMANWebsite: https://www.danielgoleman.info/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielgoleman/Key Step Media: https://www.keystepmedia.com/JOIN THE INSPIRED EVOLUTION COMMUNITYWebsite: https://www.inspiredevolution/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspired_evolution/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspiredevolution/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/com/inspiredevolution/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/inspiredevolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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