The human brain is by no means fully formed at birth. It continues to shape itself through life, with the most intense growth occurring during childhood.

The people we get along with, trust, feel simpatico with, are the strongest links in our networks

Compassion begins with attention.

I think the smartest thing for people to do to manage very distressing emotions is to take a medication if it helps, but don't do only that. You also need to train your mind.

As much as 80% of adult "success" comes from EQ.

The book is a dialogue between The Dalai Lama and a group of scientists about how we can better handle our destructive emotions and how to overcome them.

CEOs are hired for their intellect and business expertise - and fired for a lack of emotional intelligence.