Coming February 2025 from Oxford University Press

The workplace has changed dramatically over the last few years, and those changes have increased the emotional demands on leaders everywhere. You probably don’t need me to tell you that.  

 

Leaders today must support their teams’ mental health and burnout (while managing their own), create inclusive environments and motivate a diverse and dispersed workforce, allay employee fears of job security while championing new technologies, and demonstrate bottomless sensitivity and compassion while still delivering results at a relentless pace. And that’s just a Tuesday. 

 

The invisible burden of all this emotional labor can damage leaders’ health, relationships, and performance over time. If you’re feeling fatigued and a little burned out, it’s no wonder. However, achieving high performance and feeling fulfilled without compromising your well-being is possible—and that’s where Emotionally Charged comes in. 

 

Blending behavioral science, real-world cases from leaders, and practical advice, Emotionally Charged will equip you to handle the many emotionally loaded work events you face at work. The advice is anchored in science, but it’s not a dry, academic read. 

 

From prepping for emotionally charged meetings and managing triggers in the moment to leading your team through conflict, supporting distressed employees, and delivering tough feedback and difficult news—we’ve got you covered. We also share evidence-based strategies to help you recover from demands you face, so you can efficiently and effectively restore energy and maintain your well-being. 

 

Whether you’re a seasoned exec or a new manager, Emotionally Charged is your roadmap for leading successfully and thriving in today’s workplace. 

 

So, what are you waiting for? Get your copy of Emotionally Charged and buy one for your friend or colleague while you’re at it.  

 

Cheers to better days at work, 

Dina