The Personal, Emotional, and Social Science of Business is Human

“When we ignore our personal, emotional, and social needs, we end up striving instead of thriving.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession unpacks how the modern obsession with control, metrics, and optimization can disconnect us from what really fuels growth—our authentic human needs. Drawing from neuroscience, scripture, and her coaching experience, Rebecca reveals how striving leads to burnout and fear, while thriving requires alignment with our true identity, emotional awareness, and meaningful connection. In this episode, you’ll learn:What striving really means and why it leads to burnoutHow aligning with your authentic self calms your nervous system and fuels creativityThe power of naming emotions and emotional check-ins for better decision-making Things to listen for: (00:00) Intro (01:09) The struggle between business needs and human needs (02:38) How survival and thriving impact your nervous system (05:17) Personal authenticity and the cost of misalignment (09:40) Resetting your day to shift from striving to thriving (10:43) Emotions as feedback and naming your feelings (14:20) The importance of social connection for nervous system regulation (17:44) Breath work and stillness to build team safety (21:18) Choosing connection over competition Connect with Rebecca: https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/