Episode #72: Growing Weary of Doing Good

From taking care of the people to managing the bottom line, leaders are required to perform a great deal of emotional labor. Despite the mental fatigue or the wear and tear on their bodies from this, they’re often pushed to continue doing more with less. In this episode, Dewey, Rae, and Bryana discuss how to avoid the costs of emotional labor and support leaders as they perform. Take the EQ-i 2.0 (Emotional Intelligence) or ELI assessment. Schedule your FREE consultation for executive/professional coaching. [email protected]  I  573.882.2860  I mti.missouri.edu Submit your episode idea. Resources:  Denham Smith, D. & Grandey, A. A. (2022 November 2). The Emotional Labor of Being a Leader. Harvard Business Review. Brotheridge, C. M., & Grandey, A. A. (2002). Emotional labor and burnout: Comparing two perspectives of "people work". Journal of Vocational Behavior, 60(1), 17–39.