Nosce Te Ipsum Introduction

The Greek aphorism "know thyself" was one of 147 Delphic maxims inscribed in the entranceway of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. This phrase was later expanded upon by philosopher Socrates, who famously taught that the unexamined life is not worth living. And now, several thousand years later, even the Marine Corps leadership traits and principles builds upon this ancient maxim. Know yourself and seek self-improvement.

In this lesson, we're going to learn about emotional intelligence, and how our emotions, ego, identity, and vulnerabilities impact how we interact with people and how we make decisions on a day-to-day basis. We're going to hear from Dr. Robin Stern the Associate Director of the Yale University Center for Emotional Intelligence. And we're also going to hear a corporate perspective on the impact of emotional intelligence from Simon Sinek. So let's get started.