Tim Mulherin

P s y c h o l o g i s t Daniel Goleman, who popularized the term “emotional intelligence” with his series of best sellers on the subject, has a new book called “Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships.” In it, Goleman focuses on the emerging field of social neuroscience and what it’s revealing about the human brain being wired for interconnectedness with others. Notably, his observations concerning online communication should be of interest to anyone who…

In 1998, Robert Redford played the lead role in the film “The Horse Whisperer.” Redford’s character, Tom Booker, a Montana rancher (aka the horse whisperer), had a special way with horses, especially the traumatized kind. His quiet power of connection could rehab even the most troubled case. Although based on a novel, the movie shed light on an actual equestrian training technique that focuses on a deep understanding of horse psychology to effectively communicate with the creatures. And now that…