Leaders are often expected to control emotions, embody assertiveness, detachment, and autonomy, and be results-driven and resilient in highly stressful situations. However, this approach sometimes ...

Your emotions at work aren’t fixed, even when they feel completely overwhelming during high-pressure situations. We can change them (with some effort and practice) to improve our performance, enhance ...

I’ve been reading a lot recently about how we are “addicted” to our emotions. I hadn’t thought of emotions that way—as something one could become addicted to. But it's an interesting concept. We tend ...

Emotions at work are inevitable, global HR consulting firm McLean & Co. underscored in a resource released July 16. With ongoing economic uncertainty, a charged political landscape, heightened ...

Emotional regulation is not about pushing aside your feelings but rather about being to able to respond to high-pressure situations at work with intention rather than impulsively.

If you sense something is off at work but can't name it, your emotions may already know the answer. Here's how to read the signs—and what leaders could do differently.

Many leaders may think bringing their emotions into the workplace is unprofessional, but when done properly, it can enhance ...

Checking in on your own emotions also can be beneficial. Although managers might be caught off guard by displays of emotion at work, they shouldn’t ignore or dismiss them, particularly amid the events ...

How to interrupt your fight-or-flight response so you can take the heat down in real time. When you’re in the middle of a conflict, it’s common to automatically enter fight-or-flight mode. But HBR ...

Despite decades of research proving their value at work, emotions remain one of the most undervalued—and misunderstood—resources available to leaders. Too many leaders still believe that emotions ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Liz Elting is a billion-dollar founder who covers women and business. Whether you’ve steeled yourself with a quick cry in a ...

It’s no secret that work is one of the biggest contributors to burnout. Doing the same tasks day after day and feeling the pressure of doing them well can take its toll. Most people would assume that ...