What Are the Biggest Misconceptions About Emotions at Work?

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Molly and i always advise setting time aside to do some kind of emotional check in. One specific practice that seems to really resonate with teams is this idea of an itzo k to list. There's also many, many unwritten norms and rules within organizations or even specific teams. Having this kind of document of norms that you all agree to uphold can be really powerful. We've been raised to think about anger as a bad emotion to have and certainly to express. But anger can be a sign that you really care about something and that something has been violated. Regret can be asign that we want to make different choices in our life moving forward. Envy can be a signs that

Humans: we've got Big Feelings. From happiness to regret, delight to frustration, we all experience a rollercoaster of emotions. But while it's become more acceptable to talk about and even embrace them, it still feels like there is a stigma around admitting that you're grappling with a less-than-positive feeling. Mollie West Duffy (Chris’s wife!) and Liz Fosslien (not Chris’s wife!) are the co-authors of two celebrated books about feelings, “No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions At Work” and “Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay.” In this episode, they share thoughtful insights on the across-the-board importance of talking about our emotions as well as offer tips on how to identify, manage, and learn from the big feelings that make us all human.