156 — What is the role of emotion at work?

The range of emotions we are allowed to show in the workplace is fairly limited. We can be happy, we can be passionate, we can be enthusiastic. But anything beyond that is often seen as unprofessional or inappropriate. Is it time we rethink the role of emotion at work?

This week on the podcast, Ross D and Ross G are joined by Emotion at Work's Phil Willcox to discuss:

• how emotion manifests itself in the workplace
• the range of emotions that are acceptable at work
• the role HR/L&D can play in creating emotional 'safe spaces' 

If you'd like to share your thoughts on the show, you can find us on Twitter @ross__dickie, @RossGarnerGP and @PhilWillcox.

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If you're interested in digging a little deeper into the topic of emotion at work, Phil's website is a good place to start: https://www.emotionatwork.co.uk/

Nick Shackleton-Jones appeared on episode 146 — How do people learn? (Not 149, as Ross G claimed). You can find download links here: https://www.goodpractice.com/blog/podcast-146-how-do-people-learn

Ross G's holiday recommendations were: - The documentary film Apollo 11. Details online at: https://www.apollo11movie.co.uk/ - The podcast 13 Minutes to the Moon from the BBC World Service. All episodes online at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w13xttx2/episodes/downloads - The album of Tom Waits covers Anywhere I Lay My Head, by Scarlett Johansson, on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/album/2bBRv5VJOPSIHmSMhzfHXm - The book Wild Harbour by Ian MacPherson, on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wild-Harbour-Ian-Macpherson/dp/086241234X