Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Daniel Goleman
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Apr 8, 2021 
Daniel Goleman, a renowned psychologist and the author who popularized emotional intelligence, delves into the nuances of empathy, covering cognitive, emotional, and social-emotional learning. He discusses how emotional intelligence impacts health and explains techniques for managing emotions, including mindfulness practices. Goleman emphasizes that emotional skills often predict success more than IQ and shares practical tools for nurturing empathy in children. He also warns about the pitfalls of digital communication on emotional learning, advocating for face-to-face interactions.
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Three Kinds Of Empathy
- There are three distinct kinds of empathy: cognitive, emotional, and empathic concern.
- Empathic concern—genuinely caring—is most important for parents, teachers, and leaders.
Teach Social-Emotional Learning Early
- Teach social-emotional learning (SEL) in school to build self-awareness, emotion management, empathy, and collaboration.
- SEL doesn't reduce academic time but gives lifelong skills for relationships and work.
Belly Breathing Strengthens Focus
- Use breath-focused practices (watch the belly rise and fall) to strengthen attention and calm emotion.
- Repeating attention to the breath trains prefrontal circuits that both focus and reduce emotional distraction.
