Emotions. We all have them, we don't always acknowledge or like them. Surprisingly, emotions were not actually invented by some higher being to embarrass human beings: no, they evolved as an important messaging system in our brains and bodies, to help us survive and thrive. In organisations that change, emotions are key to understand safety and engagement, motivation and resistance. As leaders, we need to use our own emotions to our advantage - instead of repression or feeling overwhelmed. We also need to understand the emotions of the people around us, to help guide our own actions. Since in today's organisations, anyone is called to be a leader, this topic is essential for everyone. In this practical and engaging talk, Olaf will give you a general framework to understand and regulate emotions, as well as specific advice for those emotions that matter most in the workplace - specifically in an agile context.

1. How to use your
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2. I love your potential into existence 🧐❤

3. Why?
What?
How?
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6. SADNESS

7. FEAR

8. SADNESS FEAR

11. SHAME ANGER

12. SHAME ANGER

13. u Emotions have an evolutionary purpose
u Each emotion draws our attention to something
u Emotions are always true, they are not always right
u Intensity of feeling and intensity of expression are not the same
u I am responsible for my emotions and my actions
u Leaders take responsibility for others – emotional awareness and
strong boundaries will help you there
u Practice your emotional literacy and agility to improve your
u Relationships (and leadership, and organisational culture)
u Health and happiness!