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How to Handle Your Emotions at Work | Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy

Sep 4, 2023
Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy are experts in workplace emotions and co-authors of insightful books on emotional intelligence. They discuss the importance of acknowledging emotions like envy and anger for better decision-making. Strategies for fostering psychological safety within teams are explored, along with signs of burnout and the significance of balancing work with personal fulfillment. Their engaging conversation emphasizes creating a supportive workplace culture and offers practical advice for improving emotional well-being at work.
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Quick takeaways

  • Overcommitment to work can lead to burnout and a lack of perspective, so finding meaning and joy outside of work is important for a healthy work-life balance.
  • Motivation at work can be improved by creating autonomy, defining outcomes, taking breaks, allowing for creativity, and approaching tasks with enthusiasm and pride.

Deep dives

Be Less Passionate About Your Job

It is important to be less overly invested and passionate about your job in order to maintain a balanced life. Overcommitment to work can lead to burnout and a lack of perspective, making small setbacks feel like major failures. Finding meaning and joy outside of work, such as spending time with loved ones or engaging in hobbies, can help create a healthy work-life balance and prevent over-dependence on a single source of fulfillment.

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