Professor of Psychology, Yale University

Dr. Marc Brackett

Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and leading researcher in emotion science and emotional intelligence. His work bridges neuroscience, psychology, and education to help individuals and organizations develop better emotional awareness and regulation skills.

Known For

Emotional intelligence researchRULER framework for emotion regulationWork on gender differences in emotional processingSchool-based emotional learning programs

Canon

Compassionate Listening

Curious

Emotional Suppression Leads to Negative Health Outcomes

Curious

Meditation Is Mental Training, Not Relaxation

Canon

The True Self vs. False Self — Childhood Adaptations That Persist Into Adulthood

Canon

Books

■Permission to Feel(2019)

Episodes

#Marc Brackett (on emotional intelligence)Aug 12, 2026 #How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence & Never Get Angry or Bothered by AnyoneJul 16, 2026 #How to Better Regulate Your EmotionsApr 20, 2026