by Liane Davey | May 26, 2024 | Emotions
Emotional contagion has powerful effects on teams. It can cause the tenor to rise to match a great mood or fall in line with a sour one. I’ve previously talked about ways to prevent yourself from taking on negative emotions and how to help someone out of a bad mood....
by Liane Davey | May 24, 2024 | Emotions, Video Library
In my last post, I talked about how to manage your emotions at work. But what if you’re thinking, “I’m tired of managing my emotions at work! Can’t I just be less emotional?” I get it. And yes, that would be nice. The good news is...
by Liane Davey | May 19, 2024 | Emotions
Negative emotions are swirling around the workplace these days: overwhelm at the endless workload (and thoughtload), friction among coworkers, and stress from financial pressures. When negative emotions start swirling, it’s easy to get caught up in the emotional...
by Liane Davey | May 12, 2024 | Emotions
There has been a rising emotional buzz in the workplace lately, for good reason. While it’s understandable that your colleagues might be angry, frustrated, sad, or anxious, how do you deal with it so your teammates’ stresses don’t become your own? How do you reduce...
by Liane Davey | May 11, 2024 | Emotions, Video Library
Being emotional at work just means that you’re human. It’s not a bad thing. It’s not a problem. But if your emotions become so big or disruptive that they affect your productivity, reputation, or relationships, then you probably need to pay...
by Liane Davey | May 5, 2024 | Emotions
“Have you noticed that teams are more emotional lately?” Craig asked at the dinner table recently. (Such conversations are common when you work with your spouse.) I hadn’t put words to it yet, but his question helped me acknowledge the weight I’d been feeling from...
