Daniel Goleman on Focus: The Secret to High Performance and Fulfilment
History & Social Policy • 1h 18m
Psychologist Daniel Goleman shot to fame with his groundbreaking bestseller Emotional Intelligence. Raw intelligence alone is not a sure predictor of success in life. A greater role is played by 'softer' skills such as self-control, self-motivation, empathy and good interpersonal relationships.
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