Emotion is a strength

Emotion is critical to decision-making.

Ask:

• I am putting roadblocks in my own way? (10 obstacles to mentoring)
• Am I letting my emotions/reaction dictate my action? (it's ok to feel, it's how we act on that feeling that matters)
• Am I not checking in with how I feel? (emotion is critical and creative)

A great strength that women often feel more comfortable exploring is emotion. Emotion often implies vulnerability - in  a work context this can mean a willingness to change, to share or to sit back and listen instead of drive. There is a TED Talk on the Power of Vulnerability exploring this. Brené Brown says “connection is why we are here; it gives purpose and meaning to our lives...”   “...in order to allow for connection to happen, we have to allow ourselves to be seen... that's vulnerability...”

Emotion is a strength. Emotion has a place in every corner of our lives. Emotion is not drama - emotion is its own truth. We cannot build a community for ourselves at work or home without emotion.