Marc Brackett

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Marc Brackett |James L. Floman |Robin Stern

6 hours agoPeople Born on These Dates Have Both Intellectual & Intuitive GeniusWhich birth dates are intelligent and intuitive? Some people are gifted with spiritual gifts, intuitive abilities, and emotional wits in social …7 hours agoScience Says Emotionally Intelligent People Use the 30-Second Rule to Make a Lasting First ImpressionTo make a good first impression–and set the stage for a great conversation–you only have to say one thing. Likability matters, both personally and professionally.

2 weeks ago | edweek.org | Marc Brackett |James L. Floman |Robin Stern

Imagine it’s 7:30 a.m. You’re a school leader. Your assistant has just called out sick—for the fourth day in a row. What’s your first instinct? Fire off a frustrated text? Gossip to a colleague? Or pause, take a breath, and respond differently: Maybe I should check in and offer support. That moment—choosing a thoughtful response over a reactive one—is emotional intelligence in action. It’s aligning your emotions with your values and goals.

1 month ago | edweek.org | Marc Brackett

We’ve all had moments when we wished we’d handled our emotions differently—whether in the classroom, a staff meeting, or at home. And we’ve all seen students overwhelmed by big emotions, unsure how to cope. But what if K-12 leaders and educators had the skills to respond more wisely—and to teach those skills to our students?

2 months ago | edweek.org | Marc Brackett |Robin Stern |Diana Divecha

As psychologists, we can assure you that Netflix’s hit miniseries “Adolescence” isn’t really about adolescence. Despite its title, the show is not a guide to raising or educating teenagers. It’s a gripping crime drama set in a middle school, where peer bullying contributes to a tragic murder. While crime dramas typically center on identifying a murderer, “Adolescence” poses a deeper question: Who is responsible for raising and protecting our children? The answers are complex.

2 months ago | yourtango.com | Robin Stern |Marc Brackett |Ph. D

Merriam-Webster selected “polarization” as its 2024 Word of the Year, and it’s no surprise why. From the left to the right, we’ve been moving along a spectrum of extremes, and it’s not just political. Our emotions have been along for the ride, too.  But can we change what happened in the past — whether on a personal level, in the political sphere, or in any life event that left us feeling lost and unmoored? No, we cannot. What we can do is move forward.