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You hold in your hands a little book written to have a big impact: to save humanity from seemingly intractable challenges. In a calm and lucid response to the powerful ""conflict entrepreneurs"" shaping our times and keeping people distracted and divided, the acclaimed Dana C. Ackley, PhD offers a practical, effective, and humane path forward. With A Little Book to Save Humanity, Dr. Ackley makes accessible to the everyday reader the fascinating scientific research behind Emotional Intelligence (EQ), highlighting proven methods to apply its lessons for profound personal and real-world results. Drawing on more than 50 years of innovative work -- with families, corporate leaders, and government officials alike -- Dr. Ackley considers issues ranging from personal and social conflicts to race relations and political impasses. Intended only to encourage resolution and healing, A Little Book to Save Humanity shows how the human brain can get any of us into deep trouble -- and how the thoughtful use of emotions can save us from ourselves. Focused on much-needed solutions, the book is accompanied by a broad collection of online exercises to help turn its insights into impact.

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Dana C. Ackley earned a PhD in clinical psychology from Florida State University in 1973. For the next 25 years, he worked with families to help them overcome deep divides and significant challenges. Since the late 1990s, he has served as an executive coach and consultant to organizations, helping leaders bring the best of themselves to nearly impossible jobs. Dana has twice been named a Fellow of the American Psychological Association for innovative thinking in using psychological knowledge to solve vexing problems. He is an internationally recognized expert in Emotional Intelligence, based on his groundbreaking EQ Leader Program, the first comprehensive program for EQ development for leaders. The father of three adult children, he lives in Virginia with his wife Peg.

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