Daniel Goleman

"Our emotions connect us to our deepest values."

"The journey to wisdom begins with emotional self-awareness."

"Emotional maturity is the cornerstone of adult development."

"The ability to understand and manage our emotions is crucial for personal development and success in all areas of life."

"Emotional intelligence is the capacity to recognize emotions in ourselves and others, and to use that awareness to manage behavior and relationships."

"We are being asked to do more with less, and that means we have to work smarter, not just harder. That's where emotional intelligence comes in."

"The greatest ability in business is the ability to get along with others and to influence their actions."

"People who are optimistic see a failure as due to something that can be changed so they can succeed next time around."

"The key to a great relationship is not what you say or do when you're together, but how you make them feel when you're apart."

"What drives people to greatness is the passion that lives in their heart, not the pressure from outside."

"Social awareness is the ability to read the emotional currents in an organization and connect with people at an emotional level."

"The more aware we are of our feelings, the better we can manage them and the better we can manage our lives."

"Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person."

"Our decisions are driven not by our conscious mind but by our emotional mind in many more instances than we realize."

"A leader who cannot express genuine emotion in the workplace comes across as cold and untrustworthy."

"The most effective leaders are those who can manage their own emotions and understand the emotions of others."

"When we are in a state of emotional distress, our cognitive abilities suffer and we make poor decisions."

"Emotional maturity means being able to accept yourself fully while still working to improve."

"The quality of a person's life is determined by the quality of the relationships they maintain."

"In times of crisis, it's not our intelligence that matters most, but our emotional resilience and the strength of our connections."

"Self-awareness is the foundation of emotional intelligence. You cannot manage what you do not recognize."

"The brain's reward system is activated not just by material success, but by meaningful connections with others."

"Our emotions make us human. Even the most rational decision has an emotional component."

"The ability to regulate your emotions is not about suppressing them, but understanding and directing them wisely."

"Those who cannot read emotions in faces and in tone of voice are at a tremendous disadvantage in life."

"Motivation that comes from within is far more powerful than any external reward system."

"The most successful people are those who understand how to leverage emotions for good outcomes."

"Mindfulness and attention to your inner world is the first step toward genuine change."

"We are living through a uniquely demanding time. The skills to manage our emotions have never been more important."

"Emotional intelligence is equally important as cognitive ability in determining success in life."