Six Seconds https://www.6seconds.org/ The Emotional Intelligence Network Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:50:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.6seconds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-6secIcon1024-32x32.png Six Seconds https://www.6seconds.org/ 32 32 no©2009 Six Seconds, All RIghts Reservedleadership,emotional,intelligence,influence,engagement,changePractical advice on developing and using emotional intelligence at work, school, and home, from the team at Six Seconds - The Emotional Intelligence Network (global leaders in improving performance through EQ)Emotional Intelligence from the ExpertsJoshua Freedmanjosh@6seconds.orgJoshua Freedman Turn Up Your Sparkle: How Authenticity Can Be Your Greatest Asset https://www.6seconds.org/2026/03/29/turn-up-your-sparkle-how-authenticity-can-be-your-greatest-asset/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:13:00 +0000 https://www.6seconds.org/?p=264098 Your authenticity, your sparkle, is not just who you are at your best — it's also one of your greatest assets. Here's how to use emotional intelligence to make your authentic sparkle shine.

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman) Emotions Travel in Packs: What Your Feelings Are Really Trying to Tell You (The Emotion Constellation Map) https://www.6seconds.org/2026/03/23/what-your-feelings-are-really-trying-to-tell-you/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:19:51 +0000 https://www.6seconds.org/?p=263980 Your feelings travel in packs. Learn how the Emotion Constellation model reveals the hidden connections between feelings — and the deeper needs they share.

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman) Should I Stay or Should I Go? Understanding Your Emotional Needs https://www.6seconds.org/2026/03/01/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-understanding-your-emotional-needs/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:39:54 +0000 https://www.6seconds.org/?p=263835 When you're facing an internal conflict, emotions can become confusing. Here's how to "look beneath the surface" to discover the needs hiding behind your feelings.

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman) Is Your Motivation Hiding? Shine a Light on It https://www.6seconds.org/2026/02/03/is-your-motivation-hiding-shine-a-light-on-it/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:47:12 +0000 https://www.6seconds.org/?p=263369 What really fuels motivation? Recent neuroscience offers a suprising formula for fueling performance from the inside ou

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman) Six Seconds 2025 Impact Report: Global reach, measurable outcomes and a growing movement for emotional intelligence https://www.6seconds.org/2026/01/02/six-seconds-2025-impact-report-global-reach-measurable-outcomes-and-a-growing-movement-for-emotional-intelligence/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:40:15 +0000 https://www.6seconds.org/?p=262984 Six Second is the global nonprofit working to increase the world's emotional intelligence. Here's what we created together in 2025

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman) Leading Change in Times of Uncertainty: Why Managing Transitions Matters More Than Strategy https://www.6seconds.org/2025/12/28/leading-change-in-times-of-uncertainty-why-managing-transitions-matters-more-than-strategy/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 02:57:20 +0000 https://www.6seconds.org/?p=262932 Leading change in times of uncertainty requires more than strategy. Learn why emotional transitions, trust, and purpose drive sustainable change.

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman) The Holidays Can Be Something We Make, Not Something We Survive https://www.6seconds.org/2025/12/07/the-holidays-can-be-something-we-make-not-something-we-survive/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:02:03 +0000 https://www.6seconds.org/?p=262613 Discover how emotional intelligence can ease holiday stress, reshape old patterns, and help you create traditions that feel meaningful, supportive, and truly yours.

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman) Emotion AI: A Leader’s Guide to Use Emotional Intelligence for Effective AI Adoption and Change Management https://www.6seconds.org/2025/12/02/emotion-ai-a-leaders-guide-to-use-emotional-intelligence-for-effective-ai-adoption-and-change-management/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:55:37 +0000 https://www.6seconds.org/?p=262570 AI adoption challenges are emotional before they’re technical. Learn how fear, curiosity, and emotional intelligence shape whether AI succeeds in your workplace.

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman) Requesting Trust: 5 Practical Steps to Repair and Increase Trust https://www.6seconds.org/2025/11/20/requesting-trust/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:14:25 +0000 http://6seconds.org/?p=1305 Want to increase trust with someone? Try this challenging-but-rewarding framework for requesting trust.

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman) Emotional Intelligence in Healthcare: A Quick Check-In Guide to Improve Patient Care and Reduce Burnout https://www.6seconds.org/2025/11/18/emotional-intelligence-healthcare-eq-zone-guide-to-improve-patient-care-reduce-burnout/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:36:17 +0000 https://www.6seconds.org/?p=261360 Discover how emotional intelligence can help healthcare professionals reduce burnout, strengthen teamwork, and improve patient care.

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman) From Challenges to Change: 3 Life Lessons I Learned from Unlocking EQ https://www.6seconds.org/2025/11/17/from-challenges-to-change-3-life-lessons-i-learned-from-unlocking-eq/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:28:53 +0000 https://www.6seconds.org/?p=262223 Discover how the Unlocking EQ course helped transform challenges into growth, connection, and purposeful living through three powerful life lessons.

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman) Leading Your Team Through Change https://www.6seconds.org/2025/11/10/leading-team-change/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:05:13 +0000 http://6seconds.org/?p=19517 When facing challenges leading team change, increasing trust, vitality and purpose are key factors to success.

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman) No Rest for the Weary: Why Cultivating Rest Is an Art and a Science https://www.6seconds.org/2025/11/07/no-rest-for-the-weary-why-cultivating-rest-is-an-art-and-a-science/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:20:50 +0000 https://www.6seconds.org/?p=261896 From sleep to reflection, explore the 7 types of rest that restore balance, spark creativity, and boost wellbeing.

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman) Grappling with Challenging Emotions as a Manager: 18 Effective Emotional Intelligence Strategies https://www.6seconds.org/2025/11/03/manager-challenging-emotions-18-effective-emotional-intelligence-strategies/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:12:39 +0000 https://www.6seconds.org/?p=261832 On average, you and every person you interact with is experiencing more distress than you did just a few years ago. The heightened level of struggle presents a profound leadership challenge – here’s how to use emotional intelligence to handle difficult emotions, starting with your own.

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman) What Are Emotions? Understanding the Science and Meaning Behind How We Feel https://www.6seconds.org/2025/10/25/what-are-emotions/ Sun, 26 Oct 2025 05:36:37 +0000 http://6seconds.org/?p=1289 Emotions are messages from your body and brain. Learn what emotions are, why we feel them, and how emotional intelligence helps us use them wisely.

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman) Assessing Trust https://www.6seconds.org/2025/10/18/assessing-trust/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 06:17:21 +0000 http://6seconds.org/?p=1309 Want more clarity about how much you trust someone? Try these 3 techniques for assessing trust in a relationship.

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman)noWant more clarity about how much you trust someone? Try these 3 techniques for assessing trust in a relationship. The post Assessing Trust appeared first on Six Seconds.Joshua FreedmanWant more clarity about how much you trust someone? Try these 3 techniques for assessing trust in a relationship. The post Assessing Trust appeared first on Six Seconds.leadership,emotional,intelligence,influence,engagement,change Empathy Isn’t Fragile: Turning Sensitivity into Your Superpower https://www.6seconds.org/2025/10/07/empathy-isnt-fragile-turning-sensitivity-into-your-superpower/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:59:08 +0000 https://www.6seconds.org/?p=261442 Discover how to turn sensitivity into strength — explore the science of empathy, balance emotions, and use compassion as your superpower.

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman) Resilience in Recessionary Times: Emotional Intelligence Strategies to Stay Grounded in Escalating Challenge https://www.6seconds.org/2025/10/05/resilience-in-recessionary-times-emotional-intelligence-strategies-to-stay-grounded-in-escalating-challenge/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 22:43:28 +0000 https://www.6seconds.org/?p=261392 When “our emotional buckets are running low,” we need to both stop the leaks AND refill our buckets. Here’s how to use emotional intelligence to build resilience, even when it feels extra-difficult to do so.

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman) The Emotional Recession: Trillions of Dollars, Trillions of Heavy Days https://www.6seconds.org/2025/09/08/the-emotional-recession-trillions-of-dollars-trillions-of-heavy-days/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 02:19:35 +0000 https://www.6seconds.org/?p=260934 The emotional recession is making every interaction harder. Discover five EQ strategies to rebuild resilience, trust, and connection at work and beyond.

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman) Anticipation is Joy in Advance https://www.6seconds.org/2025/09/08/anticipation-is-joy-in-advance/ Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:08:18 +0000 https://www.6seconds.org/?p=260828 Discover the science of anticipation—how looking forward with hope boosts resilience, lowers stress, and helps you practice joy in advance.

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman) Be Unapologetically You: The Emotional Intelligence Skills for Speaking Up https://www.6seconds.org/2025/08/18/be-unapologetically-you-the-emotional-intelligence-skills-for-speaking-up/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:12:20 +0000 https://www.6seconds.org/?p=260343 Why is it so hard to say what we really think? And feel? This post is a guide for using emotional intelligence to speak up for what matters.

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman) Beyond Individual Identity: A Social Approach to Coaching Self Awareness and 360 Feedback https://www.6seconds.org/2025/08/10/beyond-individual-identity-a-social-approach-to-coaching-self-awareness-and-360-feedback/ Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:33:46 +0000 https://www.6seconds.org/?p=260155 Transform how you coach self awareness with this social approach that helps clients move beyond binary thinking. Includes practical 3-step framework, case study, and coaching tools for handling 360 feedback resistance.

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman) Want a Good Life? 3 Lessons from Harvard Grant Study https://www.6seconds.org/2025/07/28/harvard-grant-study/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:10:02 +0000 https://www.6seconds.org/?p=38315 Discover how the 85‑year Harvard Study of Adult Development shows that strong relationships—not wealth or IQ—predict a longer, happier life.

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman) Employees Are Facing Burnout. 5 Evidence-Based Emotional Intelligence Strategies for Leaders to Rekindle the Fire https://www.6seconds.org/2025/07/27/burnout-strategies-leaders/ Sun, 27 Jul 2025 20:47:56 +0000 https://www.6seconds.org/?p=65951 Burnout is caused by basic emotional needs going unmet, and the antidote is for leaders and employees to leverage emotional intelligence.

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]]> josh@6seconds.org (Joshua Freedman) Negotiating Conflict with Emotional Intelligence https://www.6seconds.org/2025/07/20/negotiate-conflict-emotion/ Sun, 20 Jul 2025 16:22:21 +0000 http://6seconds.org/?p=9276 Want to "win" the argument? Negotiate conflict effectively by adding emotional intelligence in this simple 4-step process: Get REAL solutions!

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