ONCE MORE WITH FEELING
In our modern moment, when the line between work and our personal lives is barely visible, it follows that we bring the full spectrum of our emotions to the meeting room table. Crying at work barely warrants a batted eyelid: a 2018 study reported that three-quarters of CFOs perceived tears as being OK and having no detrimental effect, and even The New York Times was supportive, detailing “Why You Shouldn’t Feel Bad About Crying at Work”.
More and more, being attuned to our and others’ emotions — displaying strong emotional intelligence (measured
