Marc Brackett - Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence

Marc Brackett, director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, discusses the importance of emotions in learning, decision-making, relationships, and mental health. He introduces the theory of emotional intelligence developed by Peter Salovey and Jack Mayer, and the RULER model, which outlines five skills: recognizing, understanding, labeling, expressing, and regulating emotions. Brackett highlights research showing the positive impact of emotional intelligence on leadership, academic performance, and well-being. He also describes tools like the Mood Meter and Meta-Moment for teaching emotional intelligence in schools.

How does the Mood Meter help individuals with their emotional vocabulary?

What is the purpose of the Meta-Moment tool in emotional intelligence?

What evidence supports the teaching of emotional intelligence in schools?