When We Face Stress and Complexity at Work

I'm speaking to cognitive narrowing at work in this video, but this psychological trap can affect our lives in so many ways.

When faced with stress and complexity (as we are right now), our tendency is to become rigid, get entrenched in our views and labels , flatten nuance, and oversimplify.

Instead, ask yourself: How can I meet this moment with more compassion and curiosity while staying grounded in my sense of moral clarity? Who is suffering right now? How can I become more informed? How can I respond effectively? When we do this, we elevate our humanity, use our voice wisely, and expand our capacity to to move forward.

//Speaking

Susan inspires audiences to think, feel, and act differently with deeply impactful and positive outcomes for themselves, their colleagues, and their organizations. More details here: https://www.susandavid.com/speaking/

//Emotional Agility Learning Journeys

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//Connect with Me

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//My Book (get a free chapter with the link below)

Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life

EMOTIONAL AGILITY helps us to navigate life’s twists and turns with self-acceptance, clear-sightedness, and an open mind. This process isn’t about ignoring difficult emotions and thoughts. It’s about holding those emotions and thoughts loosely, facing them with courage and compassion, and moving beyond them to ignite change in your life.

Written with authority, wit, and empathy, EMOTIONAL AGILITY serves as a roadmap for real behavioral change.

https://www.susandavid.com/book/

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//About Susan

Susan David, Ph.D. is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist. Her TED Talk on the topic of emotional agility has been seen by more than 10 million people. She is a frequent contributor to the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal and often appears on national radio and television.

#1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author
Thinkers50 Breakthrough Idea Award Winner
Harvard Business Review Management Idea of the Year
Cofounder of the Institute of Coaching (a Harvard Medical School/McLean affiliate)