Best Key Step Media Daniel Goleman Hanuman Goleman Elizabeth Solomon Podcasts (2024)

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Sister Act 1:13:19

1+ y ago1:13:19

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We all have blind spots about ourselves. Today's story is about a group of siblings who shared a similar blind spot: their anonymous sperm donor. The ten of them grew up with questions that were hard to answer: What’s your dad like? Do you look more like your mom or your dad? Do you have siblings? Are you going to be gay because your parents are? A…

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Richard Davidson: Stress and the Brain 48:40

2y ago48:40

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It seems like we're all under more stress than ever before. This week Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson unpack Davidson's research about stress and the brain. They discuss our physiological reaction to stress and how meditation can help you develop lasting positive adaptations to these challenges. Learn the 12 emotional intelligence (EI) competen…

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Amy Gallo: How to Work with Anyone 49:50

2y ago49:50

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On today’s episode, Daniel Goleman and Amy Gallo discuss Gallo’s new book, Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People). This is a must listen for anyone who has ever had a job. Gallo identifies eight types of difficult people and shares how you might deal with insecure managers, passive aggressive people and other folks who keep …

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NYT Reporter, Claire Cain Miller, on the Pandemic’s Effect on Children 1:04:53

2y ago1:04:53

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Today we're looking at emotional balance for young people. Liz Solomon spoke with New York Times reporter Claire Kane Miller about an eye opening survey of school counselors across the country. The survey described many students as developmentally frozen at their pre pandemic stage. We spoke with Gwen and Kim who work in elementary schools for firs…

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George Kohlreiser, How Leaders can Overcome Conflict 55:25

2y ago55:25

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How many of us believe conflict should be avoided at all costs? Our guest, George Kohlreiser, shares how openly facing conflict helps us progress through our most difficult challenges. George Kohlrieser is an organizational and clinical psychologist, hostage negotiator, and international best-selling author. He is Distinguished Professor of Leaders…

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Karen Ziegler - Conflict and Leadership 52:41

2y ago52:41

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At the height of the AIDS epidemic, Karen Ziegler was senior pastor of an LGBTQ church in Greenwich Village. In this interview she shares how she led her congregation through a period of intense conflict. Karen led the church from 1978-1988 and then was a full-time organizer for several years in the AIDS community before becoming a nurse. Since ret…

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Aaron Wolf: Transforming Conflict 54:32

2y ago54:32

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In this episode, Hanuman and our guest, Aaron Wolf discuss conflict management. He's a water resources geographer at Oregon State University and a trained mediator. Wolf facilitates dialogue between groups to help them find a shared vision around some big issues. Faith that gets to the core of our identity and water rights, which govern our very su…

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Sasha Dingle: Lessons from the Start Gate 49:25

2y ago49:25

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Athlete and entrepreneur, Sasha Dingle joins Liz Solomon to discuss her experience learning to live in harmony with her drive to excel. Dingle is a high achiever in many facets of her life. She is the Founder and Director of Mountain Mind Project. She is a qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher by the UCSD School of Medicine MB…

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Peter Haberl: Attention is the Currency of Performance 52:01

2y ago52:01

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This is the second conversation in our three part series on achievement, one of four self-management competencies in Dan Goleman’s framework of emotional intelligence. Our guest, Peter Haberl, joined the United States Olympic Committee in 1998. In his current position as senior sport psychologist, he provides individual and team consultations and m…

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Ruth Malloy: The Many Facets of Achievement 41:24

2y ago41:24

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Ruth Malloy gives an insightful look into how leaders arouse the achievement motivation in others through feedback, affiliation and standards of excellence - and how that motivation can run amok. Focusing too much on achievement can diminish trust and erode morale. Ruth Malloy, Ph.D., is a leadership advisory consultant and Spencer Stuart’s global …

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Akhila Kolesar: The Decentralized Self 41:09

2+ y ago41:09

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Today, on First Person Plural, therapist Akhila Kolesar shares her awareness of multiple self identities and how her understanding of them has grown throughout her life. Kolesar is a clinical psychologist specializing in trauma, relationship dynamics, identity development, anxiety and depression and difficult transitions. With a doctorate from the …

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Leslie Nipps: The Unconscious Reality of Constellations 51:01

2+ y ago51:01

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In this episode we train our awareness on systems. Like individuals, systems have an unconscious reality. Constellation theory is a tool for helping us to understand that unconscious space. Our guest is Rev. Leslie Nipps, MDiv, is the founder of Convivium Constellations. She is a Systemic Constellations and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) practi…

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Dan Harris: The Painful Treasure of Self Awareness 37:54

2+ y ago37:54

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An author, podcaster and entrepreneur Dan Harris (@danbharris) spent 21 years as an anchor and correspondent for ABC News, hosting such shows as Nightline and the weekend editions of Good Morning America. Dan has reported from all over the world covering wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and producing investigative reports in Haiti,Cambodia, and the Am…

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Navigating Bias in Corporate America with Britna Bennett 56:03

2+ y ago56:03

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For the last act in our series on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we hear from Britna Bennett who shares the challenges she has faced as a Black woman, first-generation immigrant, and first generation college graduate navigating discrimination in corporate America. She also shares the importance of finding internal champions who will go up to bat …

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Workplace 4ALL with The Great Place To Work Institute 1:07:11

2+ y ago1:07:11

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To continue our conversation on the importance of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), we met with two folks from the Great Place to Work Institute—the consultancy and research institute behind Fortune’s 100 Best Places to Work. Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Tony Bond, and their Head of Data Science and Innova…

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Beauty In Diversity Pt 1 with Modupe Akinola. 59:39

2+ y ago59:39

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Daniel Goleman speaks to Modupe Akinola, Associate Professor of Management and Director of the Sanford C. Bernstein and Co. Center for Leadership and Ethics at Columbia Business School. Professor Akinola shares some of the research on workforce diversity and the biases that affect the recruitment and retention of women and people of color in organi…

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Dancing With Capitalism Pt 3 | Co-op Alternatives 52:36

2+ y ago52:36

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What can co-ops teach us about how to live and work outside of the capitalistic structure? Two Western-Massachusetts based Co-op Worker/ Owners, Ruthy Woodring and Trenda Loftin, reflect on how cooperatives and community-based initiatives can massively reframe the structures of capitalism to support social justice, housing equality, economic opport…

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Dancing with Capitalism Pt 2 | Economic Justice with Ismael Samad 50:54

2+ y ago50:54

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What if the positive effects of development—better schools, infrastructure, and culture— celebrated and supported the communities of color that have long called spaces home? Social Entrepreneur, Ismail Samad, tells us about his initiatives to reinvent a system that can empower his hometown of East Cleveland to build generational wealth for Black an…

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Dancing with Capitalism Pt 1 with Rebecca Henderson 52:35

2+ y ago52:35

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Harvard Business School professor and author of "Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire," Rebecca Henderson reflects on where capitalism has failed us and her vision for a new model for a more sustainable, equitable, and just future. Learn the 12 emotional intelligence (EI) competencies from Daniel Goleman's EI model, crucial for developing your…

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Attention and Focus Pt 3 | COVID19 First Response with Patricia Simpson 55:06

2+ y ago55:06

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What is it like navigating attention and focus in an emergency situation? Nurse of 40 years and Emergency Response Coordinator at Mass General Hospital Clinic, Patricia Simpson, talks about the complexities that arose as the city of Chelsea, MA addressed diverse and urgent needs at the height of the COVID19 pandemic. She shares that the success of …

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Attention and Focus Pt 2 | Mindfulness with George Pitagorsky 58:23

2+ y ago58:23

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What detracts from a staying focused on a cohesive organizational mission? Retired Consultant, George Pitagorsky, reflects on his more than 40 years of experience working within wide-ranging industries. He shares the ways in which large or growing organizations can prioritize mindfulness and self-awareness to work towards a collective goal. Learn t…

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Attention & Focus Pt 1 | Neuroscience with Amishi Jha 49:39

3y ago49:39

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What does it take to find and maintain focus in a world of distractions? Neuroscientist, Amishi Jha and Daniel Goleman discuss the Key Attention Systems and expands the key activities that individuals can do to strengthen their overall focus and attention. Learn the 12 emotional intelligence (EI) competencies from Daniel Goleman's EI model, crucial…

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Stress and Renewal with Richard Boyatzis 1:01:49

3y ago1:01:49

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Stress can have significant damage to our overall wellbeing including on a physical, mental and spiritual level. It can decrease our ability to fight illness, reduce our creative thinking, and deplete our energies. But according to research, not only can you find ways to reduce stress through renewal activities, but you can also foster improved wel…

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Chasing The Happiness High Pt 3 | Spirituality w/ Wesley Morris 1:03:37

3y ago1:03:37

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What does Spirituality and Faith have to do with happiness? Pastor and community organizer in Greensboro, NC, Wesley Morris, shares how faith helps him and his community seeking peace, joy, and fulfillment—not despite the darkness, but through it and because of it. Learn the 12 emotional intelligence (EI) competencies from Daniel Goleman's EI model…

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Chasing the Happiness High Pt 2 | Consumerism Ethics w/ Nathalie Nahai 59:15

3y ago59:15

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In our second episode in our series on happiness, Elizabeth Solomon speaks with Natalie Nahai, whose work explores persuasive technology, ethics and the psychology behind evolving consumer behaviors. They delve into the system of consumerism and how it supports or impedes a fulfilling life, as well as the role of corporate brands in fostering socie…

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Chasing the Happiness High Pt 1 | Purpose w/ Laurie Santos 43:05

3y ago43:05

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Are we chasing happiness in the wrong places? Material possessions, wealth, and physical attractiveness are superficial and fleeting sources of dopamine. But to maintain a sense of happiness — particularly through times of change — we need to access something more meaningful. For the first segment in our 3 part series on happiness, Dr. Laurie Santo…

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Behind The Scenes: Celebrating The Close of Season 1 1:02:27

3y ago1:02:27

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We started First Person Plural with the intention to foster a new kind of conversation about Emotional Intelligence ‒ one that applies to our daily lives in a meaningful and tangible way. In our final episode of our inaugural season, we're pulling back the curtain behind the scenes so you can get to know the people who make the show possible. Join …

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How Leaders Can Thrive Through Change with Elad Levinson 59:47

3y ago59:47

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Constant change can lead to overwhelm, which in turn impacts our ability to make strategic decisions. Today's episode features an excerpt from our Thriving on Change video course, featuring Elad Levinson and Daniel Goleman as they discuss how leaders can protect their focus and attention and help them adapt through change. Learn the 12 emotional in…

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Building Emotionally Intelligent Teams with Dr. Vanessa Druskat 1:11:43

3y ago1:11:43

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What does Emotional Intelligence look like on an organizational level? We take an in-depth look in today's episode. Daniel Goleman speaks with Dr. Vanessa Druskat, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and Management at the University of New Hampshire, on the elements of Emotional Intelligence which foster top-performing teams. Together, t…

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The New Work Reality with OneLogin 47:34

3y ago47:34

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What happens when a crisis (let’s say, a global pandemic) forces an organization to completely rethink its values and workplace ethic? Today on First Person Plural, we dive into all things Empathy with two leaders who have experienced that shift firsthand. Dan Goleman interviews Brad Brooks, CEO of OneLogin, and Courtney Harrison, OneLogin’s Head o…

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Constructive Anger 1:58:19

3y ago1:58:19

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Can anger be a constructive emotion? According to Daniel Goelman, “YES” —especially when it comes to creating change for the better. Today’s guests, Lama Rod Owens (Author and Activist), Shayna Renee Hammond and Lauryn Henley (Racial Justice Coaches and Advocates), and Asli Ali (Student and Poet), each share how anger fuels them to take action on i…

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Adapting to an Ever-changing World 51:15

3y ago51:15

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In Today’s episode, Daniel Goleman speaks with Executive Coach Sanjay Rao Chaganti who shares a story about his client, Laila, a woman with a vibrant career which took her to all corners of the globe. When Laila returns home, she realizes that she no longer fit into the world she left behind. In this episode, Liz and Hanuman also discuss the many w…

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Other EI: Ecological Intelligence 1:36:06

3+ y ago1:36:06

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Today we examine what it will take for us to tackle the urgent environmental crisis. We begin with a look at where we're directing our resources, not just our financial resources, but also our time, energy and attention. Sharing their insights with us today are supply chain expert Scott Kling, regenerative farmer Jake Takiff and indigenous ecophysi…

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Self-Awareness: An Honest Look In The Mirror 41:47

3+ y ago41:47

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What happens when your team is failing and it turns out...the problem is your own leadership style? In Today’s episode, Daniel Goleman speaks with Executive Coach Matthew Taylor. Matt shares a case study on Luke, a school principal who discovers that self-awareness is the first step towards improving employee morale, retention and overall effective…

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Are The Kids Alright? The Impact of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) 1:11:46

3+ y ago1:11:46

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Initially, we set out to talk about Social Emotional Learning (SEL) at a time when millions of kids have been home, attending school online and missing out on valuable time with their peers. But we quickly realized COVID is far from the only thing kids and educators are grappling with—racial inequity, trauma, isolation, social unrest, and overworke…

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When Achievement Undermines Our Larger Goals 41:54

3+ y ago41:54

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In many ways, being driven to achieve our goals is a good thing. But what happens when being a high-achiever causes us to lose sight of our larger objectives like being kind or leading a team? In this episode, the author of “How to Be Happy at Work: The Power of Purpose, Hope, and Friendship,” Annie Mckee, PhD joins Dan for a conversation around th…

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Purpose: A Light in The Dark 59:32

3+ y ago59:32

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Co-hosts Daniel Goleman and Hanuman Goleman reflect on the role of purpose in our overall wellbeing, looking at how purpose is fostered within an organization, and the many ways (big and small) it shows up in our lives. Today’s episode features a wide-range of guest appearances including Psychologist Richard Davidson, Former Ernst & Young Partner a…

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EI 101: An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence 22:34

3+ y ago22:34

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Dan reviews the basics of emotional intelligence by sharing his model, which breaks down EI into four domains and twelve competencies. Check out the episode notes for a visual of his thinking – a graphic we affectionately call, "the bubble map," which outlines each competency and the domain it falls under. If you're interested in delving deeper int…

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Welcome to First Person Plural: EI & Beyond! 13:42

3+ y ago13:42

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In this introductory episode, Daniel Goleman and his co-host (and son), Hanuman Goleman, begin to explore Emotional Intelligence in all of its depth and complexity, including how this work has evolved in relationship to mindfulness, neuroscience, and the growing need for social change. Learn a bit more about who we are, what you can expect from our…

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First Person Plural: EI & Beyond Trailer 3:46

4y ago3:46

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Empathy. Positive mindset. An awareness of how our actions influence others. These are some of the traits that make us good partners, leaders, and community members. They are also key components of what is known as emotional intelligence (EI)—a term popularized by Dr. Daniel Goleman in the mid-’90s to describe our capacity for self and social aware…

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