Information about the author Daniel Goleman, Ph.D., known for his bestsellers on emotional intelligence, has had a long-standing interest in meditation that dates back to his two years in India as a doctoral student at Harvard University. As a psychologist, Dr. Goleman reported for many years on the brain and behavioral sciences for the New York Times and was previously a guest lecturer at Harvard University. Dr. Goleman has received numerous journalistic awards for his writings, including two Pulitzer Prize nominations for his articles in the Times and a professional achievement award in journalism from the American Psychological Association. Richard J. Davidson, Ph.D., is the William James and Vilas Research Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, Director of the Waisman Laboratory for Brain Imaging and Behavior, and founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin.