For decades, managers believed it’s inappropriate to express strong emotion at work and have strived to make workplaces emotion-free zones. This point of view perceives emotions as hindering ...

In today’s high-pressure workplaces, emotions are omnipresent—from quiet frustration over a missed deadline to visible tension during a difficult meeting. Often, these emotional undercurrents stem not ...

Leaders are often expected to control emotions, embody assertiveness, detachment, and autonomy, and be results-driven and resilient in highly stressful situations. However, this approach sometimes ...

Your emotions at work aren’t fixed, even when they feel completely overwhelming during high-pressure situations. We can change them (with some effort and practice) to improve our performance, enhance ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lindsay Kohler is a behavioral scientist and future of work expert. Emotional intelligence is one of the most sought-after skills ...

Emotions at work don't just happen with hidden tears in the bathroom or an outburst during a meeting. Emotions happen when a deadline gets moved or when we don't get invited to a meeting. They happen ...

Why emotions at work matter. As a result, we often jump to conclusions and act based on those assumptions, which are not necessarily “objectively” correct. (We assume others view the world in the same ...

We seem to really get a kick out of complaining about work. We hover around the water cooler, confide in our friends, and even share our workplace horror stories with our spouses. But recounting all ...

People mask emotions at work. Source: Vectorbro/Freepik Authenticity. Well-being. Belonging. Without emotional inclusion, these are empty words and empty commitments. I spent a substantial portion of ...

Despite decades of research proving their value at work, emotions remain one of the most undervalued—and misunderstood—resources available to leaders. Too many leaders still believe that emotions ...

Researchers from the University of Kansas surveyed women who work in the public sector about their emotional participation and regulation in their work. They found women reported suppressing negative ...