The Power and Pitfalls of Self-Disclosure at Work

Can sharing personal stories at work really boost your well-being and productivity? In my latest solo episode, I explore the fascinating dynamics of self-disclosure in the workplace, drawing insights from recent research. Discover how sharing positive experiences can elevate emotional well-being, enhance work energy, and foster deeper connections with colleagues, while venting about negative experiences might have the opposite effect.

We also examine the motivations behind why we share, including connecting, venting, or seeking advice, and how they impact our well-being. To close, we consider the intriguing interplay of mismatched intentions, where what we are looking for is not returned and how Craig also unpacks the intriguing concept of response mismatches, where the intention to connect can be misaligned and strategies we can use, as both a sharer and listener, to avoid this unfortunate outcome.

Tune in as explore an issue that we all face and learn evidence-based practices that can deepen the quality of our communication and connection.

What You’ll Learn

- How sharing positive experiences can boost your energy and strengthen connections with colleagues

- The potential downsides of venting

- The crucial role of intentions in self-disclosure; why we share impacts what we receive in return

- The role of intention in improving the quality of our conversations

- How to avoid misalignment between our intentions and our impact

KEYWORDS

Positive Leadership, Group Dynamics, Positive Communication, Self-Disclosure, Emotional Well-being, Mental Health, Managing Professional Relationships, Lead with Intention, High-Quality Conversations, Team Success, The Power of Vulnerability, Emotional Regulation, Support, CEO Success

RESOURCES

Do you have a minute? The cognitive and emotional consequences of self-disclosures at work - PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40424152/