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IE254 Daniel Goleman: Unlocking Emotional Intelligence: The Secrets to Mastering Your Emotions, Influencing Others & Transforming Your Life

Ep. 254

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 IN

00:00 - Intro

02:34 - Daniel’s beginnings

03:39 - Adventures in India studying mind & behaviour, meeting Ram Dass’ teacher

10:10 - 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 end

21:12 - How to approach openness

22:16 - Practical exercises to follow

27:40 - The subtle differences between sympathy, empathy and compassion

34:11 - Try this powerful practice! Contemplate the imprint you leave behind after death

37:04 - Reorienting leaders to redefine KPIs and success & undo socially programming

40:00 - Does perfectionism start from early childhood?

46:32 - Don’t lose your humour - in spirituality humour is a tell tale sign of maturity

48:51 - The 3 dimensions of practice: a grounded body, an open heart, a clear mind


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