Emotionally Charged Work

In episode 98, we are joined by Dr. Alicia Grandey, co-author of the new book Emotionally Charged: How to Lead in the New World of Work. Together, we explored the realities of emotions, emotional labor, burnout, and how leaders can cultivate emotional intelligence to thrive in today’s demanding workplace.Dr. Grandey shared the core principles from her book, including:* Why emotional labor is essential in most modern jobs* How emotions are valuable sources of information, not distractions* The hidden costs of emotional suppressionWe also got to peak behind the scenes to see what it was like writing such a powerful book with a close friend. Whether you're a leader, employee, or anyone navigating emotional demands at work, this episode offers research-based strategies for sustainable well-being and authentic leadership.You can buy Emotionally Charged here, and use the code “ASPROMP8” for 30% off!You can find Dr. Grandey here, her lab here, and Dina Denham-Smith here. https://global.oup.com/academic/product/emotionally-charged-9780197750155?cc=us&lang=en&https://psych.la.psu.edu/people/aag6/https://weld.la.psu.edu/https://www.dinadsmith.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit healthywork.substack.com