How to Deal with Emotions in the Workplace with Liz Fosslien

The modern workplace can be an emotional minefield. For most of us, about a third of our lives will be spent at work. Learning how to work with and manage our internal lives, including our emotions, in that setting is a huge part of becoming a happy, healthy, emotional intelligent human. On this episode Forrest is joined by the Wall Street Journal best-selling co-author and illustrator of No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotions at Work, Liz Fosslien. Liz is also the Head of Content and Editorial at Humu, a company that uses behavioral science to make work better. Sponsor Offer: For over 35 years, Dr. Rick Hanson has taught thousands of people how to feel less stressed, have more fulfilling relationships, and find a deep sense of self-worth. He's now sharing the lessons of a lifetime in one step-by-step, down-to-earth online program: The Foundations of Well-Being. If you’d like to learn more about the Foundations Program, follow this link. Use the code BEINGWELL at checkout for 10% off the purchase price. Connect with the show:Visit us on the webFollow us on InstagramFollow Rick on FacebookFollow Forrest on FacebookSubscribe on iTunes Timestamps: 01:52: Why focus on emotions in the workplace? 06:12: Why you should be less passionate about work. 12:10: Shifting workplace culture. 15:48: Establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries. 22:32: Useful and not-useful emotions. 25:54: The importance of “psychological safety.” 31:45: Managing unusual power dynamics. 38:31: What is “forced positivity,” and is it problematic? 42:20: A message to her younger self.