Rehumanising WorkÂ
Welcome to another edition of our monthly newsletter by Jeremy Dean, Founder of riders&elephants. This goes out to over 50,000 leaders worldwide, connected by our shared passion for crafting emotional culture and creating more emotionally aware leaders and teams.
In your 1:2:1 this month, you'll discover:
- 1 ECD Activity:Â Understanding Team Emotions in a Dilemma
- 2 pieces of content to inspire: All the Feels: How Companies Can Benefit from Employees’ Emotions, The Psychology, Science and Performance of Play
- 1 Tool/Activity Worth Testing: LALAGA CARD GAME
- ECDTV Episode:Â Empowering the Leaders of Tomorrow: The ECD & the Whanake o te KĹŤpara Programme
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Scroll down to discover more about rehumanising the workplace...
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1 ECDÂ
Activity
This activity is designed to help leaders gain insight into the emotional culture of their team, particularly when faced with a challenging dilemma. By identifying and understanding these emotions, leaders can take targeted actions to manage undesired feelings and foster a more supportive emotional culture.
Step 1: Pose the Question
Ask yourself: "How do I imagine my team are feeling right now, faced with this dilemma?"
Step 2: Choose ECD Feelings Cards
From The Emotional Culture Deck, select the black and white feeling cards that you believe represent how your team might be feeling.
Step 3: Share a Story
Discuss a scenario or story that could be causing your team to experience these particular emotions.
Step 4: Identify Behaviours
Examine the behaviours that may be manifesting in your team due to the presence of these emotions.
Step 5: Leadership Actions
Consider what actions you can take as a leader to help your team manage any undesired emotions they are currently experiencing.
Step 6: Foster Desired Emotions
Select cards from The Emotional Culture Deck that represent the emotions you wish to cultivate within your team to better navigate through the dilemma at hand.
2 Pieces of Content
To Inspire
Here are two pieces of content that I hope will help you see the world slightly differently and provoke you to do the work that matters to humanise the workplace.
New research from Wharton's Michael Parke reveals the benefits of emotional expression in the workplace. Contrary to traditional beliefs that advocate for emotional restraint, Parke's study shows that teams who openly share and work through emotions are more creative and effective problem-solvers. The research calls for a shift in management perspectives, encouraging leaders to embrace "empathetic communication" for a more authentic and innovative work environment.
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2. The Psychology, Science and Performance of Play
Explore the intriguing intersection of psychology, science, and the art of play in this captivating podcast. Host Rebecca McInroy is joined by experts Art Markman and Bob Duke of 'Two Guys on Your Head', along with special guests Alison Preston, Kirk Lynn, and Sarah Abraham. Recorded live at the Texas Science Festival, the discussion delves into the serious business of understanding play, while keeping the tone engaging and enjoyable. Tune in to discover why play is not just child's play, but a crucial element in our lives that impacts our well-being, creativity, and performance.
1 Tool/Activity Worth Testing
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Discover Lalaga: A Conversation Tool Rooted in the Principles of Talanoa
We're thrilled to introduce our community to Lalaga, a unique tool designed to facilitate meaningful conversations and bridge gaps in understanding. This game's approach aligns beautifully with our values of helping people speak their truth. Lalaga is not just thoughtful in its content but also in its packaging. Underscoring their commitment to sustainability. Check out this beautiful deck of cards lovingly designed in New Zealand.
Check it out here >
Something I've been pondering...
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Your culture is not an environment devoid of emotions; rather, it thrives on the collective emotions that are expressed or suppressed. Mastering emotions doesn't mean always having control over them. It means developing our individual and collective skills to be better at expressing what we need to feel in order to be successful in our roles, both in work and life. Emotional mastery does not mean suppressing our emotions; it means embracing, understanding, managing, and effectively channelling them to foster a healthier, more productive culture.
ECDTV.
New ways. New ideas. New answers. New perspectives. Watch the latest ECDTV videos here...
In a society eager for strong leaders, Women in Sport Aotearoa and Shift join forces to present the Whanake o te KĹŤpara Programme, an unparalleled leadership development experience for young women aged 19-25 in Aotearoa, New Zealand. With special support from The Emotional Culture Deck, the programme equips its participants not just with professional skills but also the emotional intelligence vital for impactful leadership.
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