HBR IdeaCast

Sad, Mad, Anxious? How to Work Through Your ‘Big Feelings’

Jul 5, 2022

In this insightful discussion, Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy, co-authors of the impactful book on managing emotions, share their expertise on navigating intense feelings in the workplace. They explore the necessity of recognizing and expressing emotions like anger and anxiety, and how this openness can foster a healthier work environment. The duo offers practical strategies for transforming venting into growth, encouraging vulnerability among colleagues, and emphasizing the importance of emotional support in combating loneliness and despair.

29:45

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Episode guests

Mollie West Duffy

Liz Fosslien

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating Emotions in Crisis

11min

Navigating the Fine Line of Venting Emotions

2min

Navigating Anxiety in the Workplace

5min

Navigating Emotional Support and Understanding Despair in the Workplace

3min

Navigating Loneliness and Professional Support

7min

When things aren't going well -- in our own lives, our community, our country, or the world -- it's hard to be productive at work. Most of us also shy away from sharing what we're feeling with colleagues and bosses. But when strong emotions like anxiety, anger, and despair hit you -- due to problems at work or outside it -- it's important to recognize and thoughtfully address them. Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy are coauthors of the book "Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay," and they share research-backed advice on how to do just that.