In this heartfelt Thanksgiving-week episode of The Leader in You, Dr. Lola Gershfeld and co-host Polina Marian explore a surprisingly common but rarely discussed experience at work—how even a small moment of feeling forgotten or unseen can shake an entire team.

Drawing from a real situation (shared with permission) with a CEO and CFO, they walk through how a simple birthday misunderstanding spiraled into days of emotional distance, avoidance, confusion, and team-wide tension. More importantly, they show how the EmC process helped the leaders reconnect, repair their bond, and restore safety and trust to the whole team.

You’ll learn:

• Why people “act weird” when they’re emotionally off-balance
• How disconnection at work follows predictable emotional patterns
• What raw spots, triggers, and fears get activated in everyday moments
• Why repairing quickly matters for your well-being — at work and at home
• Simple steps you can take to regain balance when you’re triggered
• How gratitude becomes more accessible when connection is restored

If you’re heading into the holidays feeling stressed, hurt, or disconnected, this episode offers a path back to emotional grounding — and a reminder that weird behavior is nearly always a sign of longing for connection, not a character flaw.

A comforting, insightful episode perfect for this season of gratitude, belonging, and reconnection.

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Dr. Lola Gershfeld, a distinguished organizational psychologist, has dedicated her career to delving into the intricate layers of employee engagement, team ...