Getting Emotional at Work
😤 Displaying emotion at work is NOT a weakness. 😤 It’s a strength. 💪 Getting emotional about something shows you care. ✋ Getting...
garrison gibbons
people executive
the connective tissue between the brand, business, & people
😤 Displaying emotion at work is NOT a weakness. 😤 It’s a strength. 💪 Getting emotional about something shows you care. ✋ Getting...
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It’s okay to get emotional at work. We have been taught that showing emotion is a weakness, but this is not true. Showing emotion is...
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