

Ep399 - Daniel Goleman | Social Intelligence
93 snips Dec 1, 2023
Daniel Goleman, author of “Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships,” visits Google to discuss how daily encounters shape our brains and bodies, emphasizing the importance of relationships in determining moods, achievements, and well-being. He explores emotional intelligence for success, the limitations of academic achievements, the Marshmallow Test's impact on social intelligence and academic achievement, the relationship between distressing emotions and cognitive capacity, building emotional intelligence through meditation, and understanding love and relationships.
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EQ's Importance at Google
- In high-IQ environments like Google, emotional intelligence (EQ) outweighs IQ as a success factor.
- This is because IQ variation is minimal at the top, making EQ differences more impactful.
MIT Donor Study
- An MIT study revealed that top donors weren't the highest-IQ students, but those with additional abilities.
- These included leadership roles, extracurricular activities, and entrepreneurial endeavors, indicating the importance of EQ.
IQ and Career Success
- Graduate school entry exams only predict first-year performance, not long-term career success.
- IQ's predictive power for careers is low, accounting for only about 4% of success variation.