This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. What is emotional intelligence and how can we use it? Freedman talks about responding to life rather than reacting.

Joshua Freedman is one of the world’s leading specialists on developing and applying emotional intelligence to improve performance.For over a decade he has helped lead the world’s preminent emotional intelligence organization, developing offices in six countries; top practitioners and researchers; renown scientists and leaders as advisory board members; and award-winning materials including five validated assessment tools.


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