Research & Science
Latest findings in behavioral science and EQ research
Can You Actually Develop EQ? What the Research Says
The 'nature vs nurture' debate for emotional intelligence has been settled. Here's what longitudinal studies and neuroscience reveal about EQ development.
The Science Behind EQ Assessments: What Makes Them Valid?
Not all EQ assessments are created equal. Here's how to tell a rigorous instrument from a glorified personality quiz, and why the measurement method matters.
How to Measure Emotional Intelligence (And Why It's Tricky)
EQ assessments range from rigorous to questionable. Here's how to evaluate what you're actually measuring and whether the results mean anything.
Growth Mindset and EQ: What Dweck's Research Means for Emotional Development
Carol Dweck's growth mindset research applies to emotional skills, not just academic ones. The belief that emotions are controllable changes how effectively people regulate them.
What We Actually Know About Burnout: A Research Update
Burnout isn't just 'being really tired.' The research has advanced significantly since Maslach's original framework, and the implications for prevention are different than most people think.
Emotional Contagion: The Science of How Emotions Spread
Emotions spread between people faster than ideas. Understanding this mechanism changes how you think about leadership, team dynamics, and your own influence.
Does EQ Really Predict Success? An Honest Look at the Evidence
The claim that EQ matters more than IQ makes for great headlines. The actual research is more nuanced - and more interesting - than the soundbites suggest.
The Neuroscience of Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence isn't abstract - it has a physical basis in brain structures and neural pathways that are more changeable than most people realize.