Books It's always personal, navigating emotion in the new workplace

Brief Description:

"It's Always Personal" by Anne Kreamer explores the role of emotion in the contemporary workplace, arguing for greater emotional openness in American business. The book delves into neurological understandings of emotional flashpoints like anger, fear, anxiety, empathy, joy, and crying, and examines why society often views emotional displays in the workplace negatively. It also discusses how different emotional rules for men and women impact modern notions of gender equality and provides evidence that suppressing emotions can negatively affect companies' bottom lines. Kreamer offers strategies for improving emotional equilibrium and resilience, emphasizing self-awareness and the willingness to express a fuller range of emotions at work.