Before we turned on the recording, we talked about how to word the question. I wondered if we should make gender part of the equation. We talked about how anger can be used for power (Steve Jobs was known to cry to get his way).
In the end, we landed on how to express anger at work. This turned out to be part one of a three-part conversation.
Catarina von Maydell started us off at the beginning – where is the anger coming from and what is the context of the situation?
Claire Schwartz adde...
Before we turned on the recording, we talked about how to word the question. I wondered if we should make gender part of the equation. We talked about how anger can be used for power (Steve Jobs was known to cry to get his way).
In the end, we landed on how to express anger at work. This turned out to be part one of a three-part conversation.
Catarina von Maydell started us off at the beginning – where is the anger coming from and what is the context of the situation?
Claire Schwartz added that knowing the goal is important. You can’t just expect to explode at work and for that to be acceptable. Yes, express your emotions. Also, yes you must have it under control.
Laura Agafitei brought in the cultural aspect, that in most cases anger is seen as a negative emotion and it is important not to escalate the situation.
How do you think anger should be expressed at work?
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Connect with the panelists:
Laura Agafitei: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-agafitei/
Strategy and design Consultant for the health and wellness industry. Based in Dublin.
Catarina von Maydell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catarinavonmaydell/
She helps business leaders build disruptive business models and define key leverage points to create powerful change and impact using a process of systemic, organizational, and human evolution.
Claire Schwartz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairemschwartz/
She is a Grief Coach and Trauma Healing Expert. Demystifying and Destigmatizing Grief and Trauma healing. Working with Individuals, Organizations and Families.
Dr Robyn Odegaard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynodegaard/
AKA Mental MacGyver. My doctorate is in organizational business psychology with a concentration in sport and performance. I provide luxury level, high performance support and coaching to executives, founders, celebrities and athletes.
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