Iraq

In the prologue of the book, Goleman tells the story of Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Hughes and his platoon counteracting a potentially hostile situation by utilizing social intelligence.

New York City

Goleman currently resides in New York City. Several of his anecdotes, including almost all of his personal ones, take place in this famous metropolis.

Harvard

The prestigious Boston university is where Goleman received his PHD. He has several anecdotes, both his own and others, that revolve around the school.

Oregon Health and Science University

The Portland university is where John Crabbe, Goleman's childhood best friend, works as a behavioral geneticist.

C557BL/6J

C557BL/6J is a DNA strain found it mice that makes them crave alcohol. John Crabbe does studies on this specific strain.

Chicken Run

"Chicken Run" is an animated film that Goleman watches with his two year old granddaughter. He uses her reaction...