"*Why do seemingly rational, intelligent people commit acts of cruelty and violence? *What are the root causes of destructive behavior? *How can we control the emotions that drive these impulses? *Can we learn to live at peace with ourselves and others? Imagine sitting with the Dalai Lama in his private meeting room with a small group of world-class scientists and philosophers. The talk is lively and fascinating as these leading minds gr ..."
Emotional Awareness(Abridged) Overcoming the Obstacles to Psychological Balance and Compassion by Dalai Lama Xiv, PaulEkman, Richard Gere, DanielGoleman Audio, Published 2008 by Macmillan Audio Abridged, Audiobook, Cd, Unabridged ISBN-13: 978-1-4272-0522-3, ISBN: 1-4272-0522-1
"Two leading thinkers engage in a landmark conversation about human emotions and the pursuit of psychological fulfillmentAt their first meeting, a remarkable bond was sparked between His Holiness the Dalai Lama, one of the world's most revered spiritual leaders, and the psychologist Paul Ekman, whose groundbreaking work helped to define the science of emotions. Now these two luminaries share their thinking about science and spirituality, ..."
Knowing Our Emotions, Improving Our World (Wired to Connect: Dialogues on Social Intelligence, 1) by PaulEkman (2007-05-04) by PaulEkman, DanielGoleman Audio, Published 2007 by More Than Sound Productions ISBN-13: 978-1-934441-01-5, ISBN: 1-934441-01-5
"Paul Ekman details steps to greater mastery of our emotional life- skills like increasing the gap between our impulses and our actions, making anger constructive, reading another person's emotions, detecting lies, and self-awareness. Emotional intelligence skills like the three kinds of empathy- cognitive, emotional and compassionate- are learnable, Ekman argues. Sharpening our emotional abilities will not only enrich our lives, but hol ..."
"Drawing on the wisdom of teacher from the world's great religious traditions, including Robert Thurman, Sharon Salzberg, Ram Dass, Mother Mary Clare Vincent, Joan Halifax, and Rabbi Jonathan Omer-Man, Gifts of the Spirit deepens our appreciation of such everyday routines as waking up, eating, and working, as well as the abundant rewards of enjoying music, gardening, walking, and being with others. Vivid descriptions of rituals from arou ..."
"Whether it's finding spiritual harmony, reducing carbon emissions, quelling hostilities among races, cutting taxes, or feeding the hungry, every single person has the capacity to change the world for the better. Longtime New Orleans writer, editor, and philanthropist John E. Wade II has asked some of our most prestigious thinkers, writers, artists, experts, and leaders to consider how to improve the world. The result--this ambitious vol ..."
"A landmark contribution to popular spirituality, Gifts of the Spirit mines the depths of the world's great spiritual traditions to make their riches accessible to each of us. Philip Zaleski and Paul Kaufman show how we can transform the ordinary moments of our days and lives through everyday contemplative practice that endows them with greater meaning, clarity and joy. The authors draw on the wisdom of many of today's eminent teachers, ..."
"A meeting of Eastern philosophy and Western thought, this unparalleled collection of the fascinating conversations between one of the most revered spiritual leaders in the world and one of psychology s most respected practitioners discusses issues central to the emotional experience, including the sources of hatred and compassion and the limits of clemency. The book also examines the benefits of Buddhist meditation as revealed by scienc ..."
"This book will inspire you to: Improve on your weaknesses, not just your strengths Identify what's holding you back Rise above the pack Take care of your physical health for sustained mental performance Make small changes in your habits ..."
"The landscape of today's healthcare industry is constantly changing, and it's your job to lead your team to success. This collection from Harvard Business Review offers the ideas and strategies to help get you there. HBR's 10 Must Reads for Healthcare Leaders Collection includes the popular books HBR's 10 Must Reads on Leadership for Healthcare, HBR's 10 Must Reads on Strategy for Healthcare, HBR's 10 Must Reads on Innovation, and HBR's ..."
"How to be human at work.HBR's Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical ..."
"The Emotionally Intelligent Leader brings together three of Goleman's bestselling HBR articles, each showing the direct ties between emotional intelligence and measurable business results."
"Become a Better Leader by Improving Your Emotional IntelligenceBestselling author DANIEL GOLEMAN first brought the concept of emotional intelligence (EI) to the forefront of business through his articles in Harvard Business Review, establishing EI as an indispensable trait for leaders. The Emotionally Intelligent Leader brings together three of Goleman's bestselling HBR articles.In "What Makes a Leader?" Goleman explores research that f ..."