Brené Brown emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, urging us to treat ourselves with love rather than criticism, while psychologist John Amaechi offers tools for overcoming inner obstacles, embracing failure, and fostering resilience to achieve our goals.

The ancient Greek maxim “Know thyself,” inscribed at Delphi, remains relevant today, as psychologist John Amaechi emphasizes that deep self-awareness is essential for personal growth, success, and navigating external expectations through introspection and self-assessment.

In a video lesson, entrepreneur Chip Conley emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) over intelligence (IQ) in leadership, highlighting how recognizing achievements and fostering positive emotions can enhance decision-making and company culture, especially during challenging times.

In a video lesson, entrepreneur Chip Conley discusses how to help narcissists overcome their self-absorption and entitlement by fostering compassion and encouraging new habits that prioritize others over themselves.

Sharon Salzberg teaches that compassion is a skill requiring balance and practice, especially for leaders, and guides participants through essential questions and a loving-kindness meditation to cultivate this vital quality.

In her lesson, Salzberg emphasizes fostering organizational meaning through individual and institutional commitments to compassion, self-care, and resilience, while highlighting the importance of balance to prevent collective burnout.

Rasmus Hougaard argues that integrating mindfulness and kindness into business practices enhances customer satisfaction and employee engagement, ultimately making kindness a competitive advantage that fosters deeper connections in an uncertain world.

In her video lesson, philosopher Judith Butler emphasizes the interconnectedness of our actions and urges a shift from individualism to solidarity, highlighting how our interdependence shapes our relationships with each other and the world around us.

In a competitive business landscape, prioritizing employees’ emotional well-being and relationships, as advocated by psychologist Daniel Goleman, can lead to long-term success, with leaders fostering a high emotional intelligence environment through clear expectations and genuine care.

Leadership consultant Simon Sinek emphasizes that true leadership involves caring for your team, while psychologist Daniel Goleman highlights that emotionally intelligent leaders foster positivity and support, significantly enhancing team performance and well-being.

In this video lesson, psychologist Daniel Goleman discusses social awareness—an essential aspect of emotional intelligence that involves understanding others’ emotions and perspectives—and offers practical strategies to enhance empathy and improve communication skills.

In this video lesson, psychologist Daniel Goleman discusses how regular positive encounters with strangers can enhance emotional intelligence and provide essential support in navigating life’s challenges.

In this video lesson, psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk advises against viewing trauma survivors as “fixer-uppers,” emphasizing the importance of acceptance, support, and understanding their needs while avoiding intrusive questions or attempts to change them.

Jim Peters emphasizes that firing should never be easy, as it requires care and empathy; Professor Suzy Welch outlines key strategies for ethical terminations, including addressing performance issues early, preserving dignity, offering support for future steps, and providing a fair severance package.

Professor Suzy Welch emphasizes the importance of recognizing and supporting star employees to prevent resignations, while also addressing the challenges posed by different employee types—The Departed, The Headache, and The Heartache—to foster team success and maintain respect.

Jesse Eisenberg emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and normalizing anxiety in professional settings, advocating for reframing difficult emotions and helping others manage their feelings to foster empathy and serenity.

Chloe Valdary emphasizes the importance of understanding our own pain and triggers when interacting with individuals who hold harmful ideologies, advocating for compassion and “shadow work” to foster vulnerability and create a supportive community.

The CIA’s “Red Team” during the Cold War exemplified strategic empathy by encouraging high-ranking officers to role-play adversaries, fostering humility and curiosity to enhance understanding and inform leadership decisions through an unorthodox analysis of emotions and perspectives.