emotional INTELLIGENCE is a collection of observations at the intersection of business innovation, culture, finance, leadership and political economy.

The importance of emotional intelligence--the awareness and self-control that allow one to interact effectively with others--has been acknowledged in scientific research on human relationships for decades. The term became part of mainstream vocabulary in the mid-1990's, when psychologist Daniel Goleman published his NY Times bestseller Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ.

Riffing on the notion that emotional awareness plays a vital role in positive growth and creativity, the writings here seek to explore trends in the worlds of business, finance, politics, non-profits and the arts through an emotionally intelligent--and optimistic--lens. The series Bass Notes is devoted to consideration of ethics, accountability and sustainability in business. Selected articles are also available on Huffington Post. More about author Marian Gibbon and contact details here.