Emotional Self-Control: Think Before You Act

Emotional Self-Control: Think Before You Act

What is emotional self-control? Is it a matter of temperament? Or can you improve it through practice? Emotional self-control is the ability to manage difficult emotions, thoughts, and impulses, preventing them from spilling over into your behavior. In other words, it is the ability to think before you act. Read more about emotional self-control and what you can do to develop it.

Tactical Empathy: How to Build Rapport in Negotiation

Tactical Empathy: How to Build Rapport in Negotiation

What is tactical empathy? How can it help you get closer to your desired outcome in a negotiation? Tactical empathy is the act of acknowledging your negotiation opponent’s feelings in the pursuit of your end-term goal. It doesn’t mean agreeing with your opponent but simply demonstrating that you understand where they are coming from. Keep reading for more about tactical empathy and how to use it in a negotiation.

The Whole-Brain Parenting: Raising an Integrated Child

The Whole-Brain Parenting: Raising an Integrated Child

What is whole-brain parenting? What can you do to stimulate the healthy development of your child’s brain? The whole-brain parenting method is based on fostering the integration of different areas of the brain. Since various regions of the brain mature at different paces, children are ruled by emotions because their brain is not yet fully integrated. Keep reading for more about whole-brain parenting.

Theories of Reproduction and Birth Control

Theories of Reproduction and Birth Control

Why do animals choose to reproduce and why do they choose to control birth rates? What are the different theories of reproduction and birth control that explain these behaviors? Theories of reproduction consider altruistic and selfish reasons for foregoing reproduction and using birth control. The Wynne-Edwards theory argues that there are natural rules for keeping animal populations in check. Read on to understand theories of reproduction and how they apply the Wynne-Edwards theory of population control.

4 Pillars of Emotional Intelligence: The EQ Framework

4 Pillars of Emotional Intelligence: The EQ Framework

What are the 4 pillars of emotional intelligence? How do they come together to make up the EQ construct? There are 4 pillars of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. Each pillar is essentially a set of skills that pertain to the corresponding domain of emotional intelligence. Keep reading for more about the 4 pillars of emotional intelligence.

Social Emotional Awareness: What It Is + How to Build It

Social Emotional Awareness: What It Is + How to Build It

What is social emotional awareness? Is it a personality trait or a trainable skill that can be developed through practice? Social emotional awareness refers to the ability to identify, interpret, and empathize with emotions of other people. It is one of the four components of the emotional intelligence (EQ) construct. Keep reading for more about social emotional awareness.

The Ackerman Model: How to Negotiate Like the CIA

The Ackerman Model: How to Negotiate Like the CIA

What is the Ackerman Model? How is it different from the traditional, old negotiating schools of thought? The Ackerman Model is a bargaining approach that is based on the offer-counter-offer system. Unlike the traditional “split the difference” approach, it uses the tapering principle to bring down the amount in a bargaining negotiation. Keep reading for more about the Ackerman Model of negotiation and some examples of how it works in practice.