Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Famous model in psychology and helps us understand what motivates people.
8+8+8 Rule
Make a good balance sheet of your life.
Fogg Behavior Model
Identifies 3 elements for behavior change: Motivation, Ability, and Prompt.
Mental Flow
A state of complete immersion and focused enjoyment in an activity.
Peak-End Rule
Explains how we remember experiences.
SOAR Self-Leadership Model
Built on four essential components that guide personal and professional development.
4-7-8 Breathing Technique
Simple approach to clam the nervous system.
4A Model
A valuable model to manage stress effectively.
5 Second Rule
A Simple Trick to overcome procrastination and anxiety.
Goleman Emotional Intelligence Model
Foundation for personal success and leadership.
VITALS Method
Just take one small, meaningful step instead of a giant leap.
CBT Framework
It’s not the situation that causes your emotions — it’s how you think about it.
ABC Model
A simple and practical way to break free from negative emotions.
Peak–Trough–Recovery Model
Knowing where you are helps you choose what to do next with intention instead of habit.
Goleman Emotional Intelligence Model: 5 Key Skills for Success and Better Relationships
Foundation for personal success and leadership.
Goleman Emotional Intelligence Model
Being Smart Isn't Enough
In many workplaces and relationships, being smart isn't enough.
You must have seen lots of cases like, someone with fewer skills still gets promoted fater, or great ideas ignored becasue the speaker couldn't connect with others. It has nothing to do with skills.
Daniel Goleman, a psychologist, introduced the Emotional Intelligence (EI) model to remind us that success isn’t just about what we know, it’s also about how we manage ourselves and relate to others.
Goleman’s model breaks emotional intelligence into five key elements. Each one helps people understand and manage their own feelings and interact better with others.
- Self-Awareness
- Self-Regulation
- Motivation
- Empathy
- Social Skills
Self-Awareness
Recognize your own emotions.
You can tell what you’re feeling and why. People with high self-awareness don’t let their emotions control them. They are honest with themselves and others.
It shared a similar pattern with the AVP Model (Handle Anxiety, Anger, and Sadness). It's called "Acknowledge" over there but the concept is the same.
Example: You feel nervous before a meeting and recognize that it's because you didn’t prepare enough.
Self-Regulation
Control emotional responses, especially when you're upset or stressed.
Instead of reacting quickly, you pause for a bit and choose the best way to respond. Some breath control approaches might help here:
Example: You get a critical email but wait to reply until you feel calm. You can even compose aggressive content, but just save it as a draft.
Motivation
People with strong internal motivation are driven by purpose and goals, not rewards or money. They stay hopeful and work hard, even in tough times.
Example: You keep learning new skills even when progress feels slow
Empathy
Understand other's emotions., even if they don’t tell you. It helps you build trust and connect with people.
Example: You notice a teammate is quiet in a meeting and ask how they’re doing.
Social Skills
Building and handling strong connections. It includes listening, clear communication, and working with others to solve problems.