Goleman draws a distinction between "good stress" and "bad stress," arguing that they result in different biological responses; producing adrenaline and cortisol, respectively.
What are the challenges that you find invigorating, versus those that overwhelm, or paralyze you?
- Do you believe it's possible to transform your biological response to these challenges through a heightened emotional intelligence?
- What are some steps you might take to increase your desired emotional competencies?
- Provide some recent example in the news where you have observed public figures utilize stress in either a negative or positive way - provide links to articles or videos to support your points.
- Provide commentary to your colleagues - do they get the point of this concept?