The Daily Motivation Take Radical Ownership Of Your Emotions | Dr. Susan David
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Jul 29, 2025 
Dr. Susan David, a leading expert on emotional intelligence, explores the transformative impact of radical ownership over both positive and negative emotions. She discusses how social dynamics, particularly through influencers, shape our emotional responses and behaviors. The conversation dives into emotional granularity and its role in enhancing workplace performance, emphasizing the importance of recognizing specific emotions to boost creativity and communication. Prepare to rethink your emotional landscape and discover the power within!
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Power of Social Contagion
- Social contagion causes us to adopt others' emotions and behaviors unconsciously.
- This explains phenomena like copying others' habits or social media-driven desires.
Executive's Emotional Block
- An executive avoided a disliked colleague because the interaction triggered childhood trauma.
- This rigidity revealed emotional blocks that hindered work relationships.
Mood Shapes Creativity and Focus
- Negative emotions can enhance focused tasks like editing by narrowing perception.
- Positive emotions widen perception, fostering creativity and big-picture thinking.