Daniel Goleman on Focus: The Secret to High Performance and Fulfilment

Daniel Goleman on Focus: The Secret to High Performance and Fulfilment

 Psychologist Daniel Goleman shot to fame with his groundbreaking
bestseller 'Emotional Intelligence'. 

The premise of the book, now widely accepted, is that 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. 

Now Goleman comes to Intelligence Squared for an exclusive talk on the
themes of his latest book, 

Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence. 

Attention, he will argue, is an underrated asset for high achievers in
any field. 

Incorporating findings from neuroscience, Goleman will show
why we need three kinds of focus: 

1 = inner, for self-awareness; 

2 = other, for the empathy that builds effective relationships; and 

3 = outer, for understanding the larger systems in which organisations operate. 

Those who excel rely on Smart Practices such as mindfulness meditation,
focused preparation and positive emotions that help improve habits, add
new skills, and sustain excellence.

http://www.intelligencesquared.com

Filmed at the Royal College of Music on 25th October 2013.

Link:  https://youtu.be/HTfYv3IEOqM