Next up Hospice of Santa Barbara’s (HSB) illuminate Speaker Series lineup is Daniel Goleman, who will present Emotional Intelligence in the Challenging Times of a Pandemic, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 23. The event is free, but registration is required.

Goleman, an authority on emotional intelligence, will discuss why emotional intelligence is needed, particularly now; and how to preserve and support personal relationships and connections in the time of a pandemic that limits social interactions. And, ultimately, how do people prepare themselves and relearn critical social skills, post pandemic

Goleman’s “Emotional Intelligence” was on The New York Times Best Sellers list for 18 months. Named one of the 25 Most Influential Business Management Books by TIME, it has been translated into 40 languages.

HBR called emotional intelligence (EI) “a revolutionary, paradigm-shattering idea.” Goleman’s follow-up “Working with Emotional Intelligence” outlined the importance of EI in professional settings.

“As we navigate going back to a similar life before the pandemic, it is important we have the right resources and tools to help guide us,” said David Selberg, CEO of Hospice of Santa Barbara. “We are very excited to have Daniel Goleman join us and give us some of his tips and tricks that can help us through the process.”

The illumnate series continues through 2021 with Nora McInerny in July, and Pico Iyer in August. Hospice of Santa Barbara thanks event sponsors Natalie Orfalea Foundation and Lou Buglioli, Ridley-Tree Cancer Center, and Santa Barbara Foundation.

To learn more, and register, visit: http://www.hospiceofsb.org/hsbseries. For more about HSB, including volunteer opportunities, call 805-563-8820 or visit www.hospiceofsantabarbara.org.