From the course: How to Speak Up Against Racism at Work
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Manage and leverage emotions appropriately
From the course: How to Speak Up Against Racism at Work
Manage and leverage emotions appropriately
- There're different schools of thought regarding displaying emotions during workplace conversations. Now, personally, I don't believe that emotions are bad and should be suppressed at all costs to maintain professionalism. Instead, I'd advise you to utilize your emotions as a tool to create more authentic connection and also to better represent an issue. If you're reflecting on an incident of racially-motivated police brutality, for example, sadness is a completely legitimate emotion. Frustration is a completely legitimate emotion, and even anger is completely legitimate. Sharing your honest feelings as you make your point can provide a window into your perspective and relay a sense of urgency or gravity. I personally don't think you build strong, trusting workplace relationships by being inauthentic, pretending we're not hurt, offended, or disappointed when we really are. How can we expect others to be open and honest…
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