six seconds
about ussix seconds is a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase the world’s emotional intelligence.
if one billion people were practicing emotional intelligence,
how would it feel?
igniting transformation
six seconds researches and teaches emotional intelligence. we create evidence-based tools and methods to support transformational change in individuals and organizations, from schools to fortune 500 companies.
what change do you want to ignite?
EmotionalIntelligence
Six Seconds teaches the learnable, measurable, evidence-based skills of emotional intelligence (EQ).
Why invest in these skills?
Research showsEQ drives:
✓ Improved effectiveness
✓ Stronger relationships
✓ More balance and wellbeing
✓ Higher quality of life
growself-awareness
learnoptimism
feelpurpose
Do you ever feel disconnected? Emotional intelligence helps us make sense of the world and integrate our thoughts, feelings and actions. For people of all ages, emotional intelligence is the difference that makes the difference. We’re building a world of insight, connection, and purpose, one person at a time.
Six Seconds’ tools & methods help people put the theory of emotional intelligence into practice.
six seconds
the complete eq solution
six seconds delivers best-in-class assessment tools & certification courses. we publish books and products to help you extend your learning, with support from the global network of people putting emotional intelligence in to action.
buildcapacity
strengthenleadership
improveperformance
Organizations around the world partner with Six Seconds to unlock the people-side of performance, build leadership capacity, and improve performance. From FedEx to Qatar Airways to Amazon, we create value based on an organization’s needs.
Services
What Makes Six Seconds Stand Out?
We research and develop transformational, globally relevant, and scientifically validatedtools and methods to measure and strengthen the key emotional intelligence competencies.
The methodology applies to business, education, government and other organizations. It includes a process for measuring and developing emotional intelligence to create an optimal context for people to be and do their best.
Global Leadership
Six Seconds is the world’s largest network of emotional intelligence practitioners – in over 200 countries and territories.
Scientific Credibility
Six Seconds publishes 8 validated assessments with robust psychometrics, practicality, and global relevance, used by over 350k people.
Transformational Learning
Six Seconds teaches based on how the brain learns best, informed by the latest neuroscience of learning. This action-oriented approach creates value with emotional intelligence – see 6sec.org/cases
Background
What’s the Story and Science Behind the Name Six Seconds?
Emotions are neurohormones; chains of amino acids that flow through the brain and body carrying messages. Produced primarily in the hypothalamus, these chemicals affect literally every living cell in our bodies serving as part of our master-regulatory function. Each “burst” of these chemicals, from the time they’re completely broken down and absorbed, lasts 5-7 seconds.
Thus if we miss the opportunity of those six seconds, we miss the wisdom and energy the feelings offer; also, if we’re feeling something for longer than six seconds, we are – at some level – choosing to recreate and refuel those feelings.
source: interviews with Dr. Candace Pert, 1998
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