
Make 'Em Laugh
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
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Experiments show that your mood affect Workplace Outcomes
Positive emotional contagion leads to less conflict, increased cooperation, and a more collectivistic behavior among individuals in a work setting. Emotions are contagious and significantly influence work outcomes, as evidenced by various experiments in different settings. Workplace contagion can lead to a ripple effect, creating a reciprocal process that influences the performance of entire teams. Individuals often underestimate the impact of emotional contagion, leading to unconscious negative spirals. Being aware of one's emotions can help prevent the spread of negative feelings and break the cycle of emotional contagion in the workplace, ultimately affecting overall well-being and productivity.
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