Mollie West Duffy

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.

Humans: we've got Big Feelings. From happiness to regret, delight to frustration, we all experience a rollercoaster of emotions. But while it's become more acceptable to talk about and even embrace them, it still feels like there is a stigma around admitting that you're grappling with a less-than-positive feeling. Mollie West Duffy (Chris’s wife!) and Liz Fosslien (not Chris’s wife!) are the co-authors of two celebrated books about feelings, “No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions At Work” and “Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay.” In this episode, they share thoughtful insights on the across-the-board importance of talking about our emotions as well as offer tips on how to identify, manage, and learn from the big feelings that make us all human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, in a special bonus episode, we bring you a live conversation between Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy, authors of “No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work,” and our curator Susan Cain. They discuss over-sharing, crying at work, psychological safety, and mocktails that taste like your first kiss.---What are you waiting for? Download the Next Big Idea app right now: nextbigideaclub.com/app

Mollie West Duffy, a leadership coach and author of 'Big Feelings', discusses the struggle of navigating complex emotions in a society that tends to shy away from them. She shares insights on how big feelings can lead to self-discovery and resilience. The conversation explores the challenges of anxiety, social comparison, and the myths surrounding emotional expression. Mollie emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, self-compassion, and embracing our emotions as pathways to personal growth and understanding.

Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy, co-authors of 'Big Feelings,' dive deep into the emotional struggles many face, especially post-pandemic. They discuss the importance of acknowledging feelings like uncertainty, anger, and burnout. By sharing personal stories, they demonstrate how these 'big feelings' can impact mental health and foster creativity. The duo emphasizes the critical role of supportive relationships in navigating tough emotions, encouraging listeners to embrace vulnerability and prioritize authentic communication.