How to Go from Emotionally Fragile to Emotionally Agile

By Dr. Caroline Leaf

Strong emotions aren’t bad, and they don’t need to be pushed away or controlled. They are data—useful information that can help us identify our values and move in the direction of those things that matter most.

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Susan David

Susan David, Ph.D. is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist. Her TED Talk on the topic of emotional agility has been seen by more than 10 million people. She is a frequent contributor to the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal and often appears on national radio and television. Learn more.

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