21/05/2026
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The third day in the enriching series of professional development workshops at Delhi Public School witnessed an exceptionally profound and thought-provoking session titled โInspired Teacher, Inspired Classroomโ, conducted by Director Mr B S Yadav. The workshop was an intellectual and emotional journey that explored the deeper dimensions of human behaviour, emotional intelligence, decision-making, relationships, and the role of educators in shaping empathetic and emotionally resilient individuals. Through insightful discussions, compelling anecdotes, real-life examples, and psychological theories, the session left the audience deeply inspired and reflective.
Mr Yadav commenced the workshop by engaging the teachers with a series of probing and introspective questions that immediately captured their attention and opened the floor for meaningful discussion. Questions such as โHow does one feel when one is scolded?โ, โWhy do we take some decisions quickly while others take longer?โ, โWhat do you do when you feel angry or disturbed?โ, โAre you empathetic?โ, and โDo you think IQ is more important than EQ in becoming successful?โ encouraged the participants to reflect upon their own emotions, behaviour, and responses. These questions laid the foundation for a highly interactive and intellectually stimulating session.
Drawing references from three remarkable books โ โThe Courage to Be Dislikedโ by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga, โEmotional Intelligenceโ by Daniel Goleman, and โThinking, Fast and Slowโ by Daniel Kahneman โ Mr Yadav masterfully connected psychological concepts with practical classroom realities and everyday human experiences.
Beginning with the concept of Emotional Intelligence, he highlighted the significance of EQ over IQ in leading a successful and balanced life. Through powerful real-life examples, he explained how intellectual brilliance alone does not guarantee emotional stability or moral wisdom. He narrated the example of an academically brilliant physics student who, unable to cope with failure for the first time, resorted to violence against his teacher. Another striking example was that of a burglar who murdered two women during a robbery after one of them threatened to identify him to the police. In contrast, he also shared the story of a hardened criminal who broke down emotionally while watching an interview of one of his victims. These examples vividly illustrated how emotional regulation and empathy play a crucial role in determining human actions and relationships.
Mr Yadav explained that while IQ may largely be inherited, EQ is cultivated through conscious effort, nurturing, and experiences. He emphasised that emotional intelligence is a โmeta-abilityโ โ the ability to effectively use all the other abilities one possesses. According to him, true success lies in striking a balance between IQ and EQ, where emotional intelligence forms the greater and more essential component of life skills.
Further enriching the discussion, he introduced the participants to the two major processing centres of the brain โ the Prefrontal Cortex (PFC) and the Amygdala. He described the PFC as the rational manager responsible for logical reasoning, long-term planning, conscious deliberation, and executive functioning, explaining that it fully develops only after the age of twenty-five. In contrast, the Amygdala, which develops much earlier during childhood, functions as the brainโs emotional sentinel and rapid threat detector. Through anecdotes from early human survival and incidents from his own life, he explained how the Amygdala instinctively responds to fear and threats, often triggering impulsive reactions.
An especially touching example shared during the session was that of a four-year-old girl discussed by Howard Gardner. Though perceived as aloof and withdrawn because she seldom participated in class or playground activities, she astonished everyone by accurately recognising all her classmates through subtle cues in an activity conducted by her teacher. The example beautifully highlighted the hidden dimensions of intelligence and sensitivity that often go unnoticed.
The Director also narrated a deeply moving story from a train journey involving a drunkard, a judo player, and an elderly man. While the judo playerโs aggression only intensified the situation, the elderly manโs empathy, kindness, and calm conversation transformed the drunkard emotionally, reducing him to tears. Through this anecdote, Mr Yadav emphasised the transformative power of empathy and compassionate communication. He further stressed that nearly ninety percent of communication is conveyed through body language and tone rather than words alone. He urged parents and teachers to consciously cultivate emotional intelligence in children from an early age to nurture empathetic and emotionally secure adults.
The workshop then moved to Daniel Kahnemanโs โThinking, Fast and Slowโ, where Mr Yadav elaborated upon the two systems of thinking that govern human behaviour. He explained that โSystem 1โ is fast, automatic, instinctive, and effortless, functioning much like reflexive actions such as applying brakes while driving. In contrast, โSystem 2โ is slow, deliberate, analytical, and effortful, requiring concentration and conscious thinking. He remarked that while System 2 is intellectually superior, it is also mentally exhausting and therefore often underutilised.
An engaging video on inattentional blindness further demonstrated how individuals frequently focus on a few negative traits of a person while ignoring their many positive qualities. He then introduced the โSix-Second Ruleโ, advising participants to pause for six seconds before reacting to emotionally charged situations. Elaborating further, he explained the โRed-Yellow-Greenโ approach to difficult circumstances โ โRedโ symbolising pause and restraint, โYellowโ representing reflection and evaluation of options, and โGreenโ indicating the final thoughtful response. The strategy served as a valuable lesson in emotional self-regulation and mindful decision-making.
Mr Yadav also discussed the concept of reference points and cognitive biases through experiments involving judges and voting patterns among African nations in the United Nations. He explained how human decisions are often influenced by recent experiences and relative comparisons rather than objective reasoning. Elaborating on the ideas of โBlindness to the Obviousโ and โBlindness to Our Blindnessโ, he explained that individuals often refuse to acknowledge evident truths or remain unaware of their own ignorance. He further introduced Kahnemanโs โProspect Theoryโ, illustrating how people perceive value relatively rather than absolutely.
The final segment of the workshop revolved around โThe Courage to Be Dislikedโ. Through thought-provoking examples such as the division of household responsibilities and the famous โmug experimentโ, Mr Yadav explained the โEndowment Effectโ, wherein people tend to overvalue what they already possess. He also distinguished between โcomplaintโ and โcriticismโ, explaining that complaints address behaviours while criticism attacks an individualโs personality.
The session further explored the contrasting ideologies of Sigmund Freud and Alfred Adler. While Freud believed that individuals are shaped by their past experiences, Adler argued that people consciously use past experiences as tools to justify present behaviour. Mr Yadav also discussed Adlerโs concept of horizontal relationships, which reject hierarchical superiority and instead promote mutual respect and equality. He observed that excessive praise may unintentionally create feelings of superiority and inferiority between individuals.
One of the most profound moments of the workshop came with the discussion on Adlerโs concept of a โkinetic lifeโ. Mr Yadav beautifully explained that life is not merely a straight line from one destination to another but rather a series of meaningful moments, each deserving to be experienced and cherished fully. He encouraged the teachers to focus not merely on outcomes but on the joy of growth, learning, and progress throughout lifeโs journey.
Concluding the workshop on an inspiring note, Mr Yadav urged everyone not to live merely to please others but to derive fulfilment from meaningful work and personal growth. He remarked that while some people find happiness in their work, others work only to seek approval from society. His powerful words deeply resonated with the audience and left them with much to contemplate.
The Principal Ms Abhilasha Shaw expressed her heartfelt appreciation to Director Mr B S Yadav for conducting such an extraordinary and unforgettable workshop. She remarked that the clarity, simplicity, and depth with which the concepts were explained would remain etched in everyoneโs minds for a long time. She reaffirmed the importance of maintaining a healthy balance between IQ and EQ and concluded with a profound message that one should strive not to please people, but to engage in work that is truly worthy and fulfilling.