Workplace Empathy

Workplace Empathy

  I’m starting to worry that there’s not enough empathy in our teams these days. And empathy is super important. Research shows that when we are empathetic and can understand and appreciate the emotional state of our teammates, our teams have higher...
Is a Bad Mood Contagious?

Is a Bad Mood Contagious?

  Have you noticed how the emotional tenor of the workplace has become more negative? There are many reasons for this. People feel overwhelmed with too much to accomplish and think about, leading to a constant sense of never being done. There’s also significant...
How to Be Less Emotional at Work

How to Be Less Emotional at Work

  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...
How to Help Someone in a Bad Mood

How to Help Someone in a Bad Mood

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...
Reduce the Impact of Emotional Contagion

Reduce the Impact of Emotional Contagion

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...