E79: Emotional Labor in Higher Education and What You Should Know About It

In this episode, Dr. Alicia Grandey discusses emotional labor and its impact on professionals working in higher education. She explains how roles that require constant emotional regulation -- like those in student support, faculty leadership, or administration -- can lead to burnout and compassion fatigue. Dr. Grandey shares practical frameworks for managing emotional strain, emphasizes the value of emotional awareness, and offers advice on creating healthier boundaries in emotionally charged work environments.Do you have a topic you would like us to discuss on the podcast? Send us your ideas, and you might hear them discussed on the HigherEdJobs podcast.