The Unique Power of Sharing Emotions at Work
In this talk, we’ll explore how sharing emotions builds team belonging, how leaders can encourage sharing emotions, and how it can improve team effectiveness.
What you'll learn
Discussing emotions at work can feel out of place or “unprofessional” for leaders and teams. And yet, everyone has feelings — anxiety about COVID, disappointment about changed plans in 2020, frustration with coworkers, and more.
Instead of being a distraction, talking about and sharing emotions at work is a key part of building a sense of belonging and trust on teams. And by helping teammates acknowledge and process their emotions, leaders can increase the effectiveness of their team, helping them to get more done, and feel better.
In this talk, we’ll explore how sharing emotions builds team belonging, how leaders can encourage sharing emotions, and how it can improve team effectiveness.