From the course: The Human Resources Hero

Unlock the full course today

Join today to access over 22,600 courses taught by industry experts or purchase this course individually.

40/40 emotional energy

40/40 emotional energy

From the course: The Human Resources Hero

Start my 1-month free trial

40/40 emotional energy

- It has been said that emotions equal energy in motion. Emotions move energy without moving matter, like a sound wave. We are learning much about how emotions work, from the fields of psychology, neuroscience, chemistry, and biology. Scientists can see the release of energy generated from our hearts, and how that affects our emotions, thinking, and actions. One thing we know for sure is this. Depending on the stage you are on, your emotional energy is either weaker or stronger than the other person. Let's pretend you walk onto a stage by yourself. How much of the emotional energy would you own on it? This isn't a trick question. You would be right if you said 100%. Now let's pretend you're on the emotional stage with another person. It may be a co-worker, a boss, suboordinate, you name it. I'll assume you prefer the HR hero role, and are a good person, and want to treat this person fairly. Now, how much emotional energy would feel right to take up on the stage? If you're like most…

Contents