Daniel Goleman is an American psychologist, author, and science journalist. He is best known for his book Emotional Intelligence, which was published in 1995 and remained on The New York Times Best Seller list for a year and a half. The book continues to be a bestseller in many countries and is available in 40 languages worldwide.

Goleman reported on the brain and behavioral sciences for The New York Times for twelve years. He has authored books on various topics, including self-deception, creativity, meditation, social and emotional learning, ecoliteracy, and the ecological crisis, as well as the Dalai Lama's vision for the future.

Born in Stockton, California, Goleman is the son of college professors Fay and Irving Goleman. He studied anthropology at Amherst College and obtained his doctorate from Harvard University, where he was a professor of psychology. Goleman has been a leading figure in the field of emotional intelligence, co-founding the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning at Yale, which has significantly influenced education systems worldwide.

He has also written extensively on the application of emotional intelligence in the business world, with works like Working With Emotional Intelligence and Primal Leadership: Learning to Lead with Emotional Intelligence. His focus has often been on how emotional intelligence can improve leadership and workplace effectiveness.

Goleman maintains an active personal interest in meditation and has contributed to dialogues between the Dalai Lama and scientists, exploring the links between health and emotions. He continues to write and live in New York with his wife, Tara Bennett-Goleman, and enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in meditation retreats.