The Science of leading and dealing with Emotions
In this week's episode of "The 5 Minute Team Leader," hosted by Jason Moore, the founder of Teamific, the team and culture-building app, we explore the profound role of emotions in leadership. Emotions are a constant presence, affecting both leaders and those they lead. Discover the science behind emotions and practical actions to enhance your emotional agility.Despite dealing with emotions throughout our lives, understanding and managing them remains challenging. The neuroscience behind emotional agility begins with the concept of labeling emotions. Psychologists emphasize that naming emotions is the first step in effectively dealing with them.The brain processes emotions in a complex manner, with various regions lighting up during strong emotional experiences. However, many struggle to accurately identify what they're feeling due to societal norms, suppression of emotions, and a lack of emotional vocabulary.Emotional agility is a critical leadership skill. By mastering the science behind emotions and implementing these practical actions, you'll not only navigate your own emotions effectively but also foster a more emotionally intelligent and connected team.For more practical, science-backed team and culture building strategies subscribe to the free teamific newsletter at teamific.net/newsletterThanks for reading Teamific! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamleader.substack.com