208 - Facilitating F-Word Conversations with the Emotional Culture Deck with Jeremy Dean

Emotions are messy — they’re big, powerful, and changeable. Facts and data are much more palatable — they’re truths and we can discuss our use of them.But if an organisation is so focused on cognitive culture, they end up neglecting emotional culture. And that’s a sure path towards burnout, resentment, and employee turnover.Cognitive culture is easy to default to, so how can organisations get comfortable with the discomfort of building a more emotional culture? Jeremy Dean has plenty of ideas — and a deck of cards to help any group navigate the process.Find out about:Why we need to be brave to share our emotions at work — and why it’s worth the riskHow prioritising simplicity helps people get in touch with their emotions in unfamiliar spacesWhat happens when we label our emotions with positive and negative language How to facilitate daring conversations at workWhy we should celebrate the person who makes the first moveWhat to do when you’re facilitating a game as a beginnerWhy it’s harmful that corporate culture prioritises cognitive culture over emotionalDon’t miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand.LinksWatch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.The Emotional Culture Deck.Riders & Elephants, Jeremy’s business.Connect to Jeremy:On LinkedInOn TwitterSupport the Show.**Click here to navigate through all episodes via this interactive podcast map.**If you're inspired by our podcast and crave similar conversations, consider joining Dr Myriam Hadnes' NeverDoneBefore Facilitation Community. **If you're keen to master the art of facilitation, discover our expert-led live, online Facilitation Courses at the NDB Academy. **If you enjoy the show, consider a one-off donation and contribute to the ongoing costs of running the podcast.