May 8, 2026 | Lindy Greer, Emotions, Sanger Research Lab
New research from Lindy Greer, faculty director of the Sanger Leadership Center, professor of management and organizations at Michigan Ross, and Sanger Research Lab member Christina Bradley (PhD ’26) explores how emotional acknowledgment shapes team dynamics—and...
Mar 30, 2026 | Emotions, Sanger Research Lab
Emotions can feel unpredictable, but research shows we have more control over them than we think. In a recent BBC article, Ethan Kross, a professor of psychology and management and organizations at the University of Michigan and a Sanger Research Lab member, shares...
Jun 12, 2024 | Managing Teams, Lindy Greer, Emotions, Faculty Champions
Emotions shape our work experiences, yet we often struggle to respond effectively. Our instinct is to avoid or ‘fix’ emotions. But what if we acknowledged them instead? A recent Harvard Business Review article by Sanger Faculty Director, Lindy Greer, and...
Mar 29, 2022 | Empathy, Strategies and Tips, Managing Teams, Emotions
Now more than ever, it’s imperative for leaders to demonstrate compassion towards themselves and their employees. Leaders who actively practice compassion toward themselves benefit both themselves and their employees, according to a new paper co-authored by Ross...
Mar 4, 2020 | Strategies and Tips, Managing Teams, Lindy Greer, Emotions
Traditionally, we’ve been taught to avoid discussing feelings in the workplace, but a growing body of research shows that leaders who are transparent about their emotions are more successful in their own work and boost the performance of the people working with them....
Dec 19, 2019 | Self-Leadership, Strategies and Tips, Communication, Emotions
The holidays are right around the corner and I am working through my to-do list. Here is how I’m doing so far: Do you have similar items on your list? Before you conveniently skip right over that scary #4, hear me out. If you are like me, the holidays can stir up a...
