112. Is There Space for Emotions at Work?: Emotional Intelligence and What Not...

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Have you ever wondered if our work environments are stripping away our humanity, leaving us feeling like mere cogs in a machine? This week, we’re diving into how our work environments might be peeling away our humanity, and what we can do to bring heart back into our professional lives.  Join me as we explore how to make our workplaces more humane and connected. 

I'll share a personal story about dealing with institutional consolidation —an event that rocked our emotional foundations. It’s a powerful example of why we need to manage change with more heart and understanding.

We're also going to unpack emotional intelligence (EQ) and its crucial role in navigating workplace changes. Despite the buzz around EQ, it often stops short of encouraging us to actually express our emotions. We'll dissect the four pillars of EQ: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management, and challenge the status quo of HR and leadership that often pushes us to keep a positive face on things, no matter what.

In the final part of our episode, we stress the importance of creating spaces at work where it's safe to express and handle emotions. I’ll share insights from my own experiences as a leader trying to meet the emotional needs of my team. We'll discuss why it's vital for leaders to really listen and provide support, rather than just trying to fix things.

Let's rethink how we handle emotions in the workplace together. You are powerful, significant, and loved, and your emotional well-being at work matters immensely.

It’s time we all felt a little more understood and a lot more valued.

Love Always,

PBJ

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