Connect your people; transform you culture. With Dr. Lola Gershfeld
The Leader in You
The Leader in You podcast is brought to you by EmC Leaders, helping companies to master the art of relationships so they can spend less time on people issues and more time accomplishing their most important goals. We combine the science of attachment and emotional connection with insight from the last 20 years to overcome workplace conflict issues, build strong team relationships, and create a connected culture. Your hosts, Dr. Lola Gershfeld and Polina Marian.
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Connect your people; transform you culture. With Dr. Lola Gershfeld
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Jul 8, 2026
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22. Are Surface Emotions Really Representative of a Person's Personality? 03.10.2023 37:12
This episode of The Leader in You Podcast discusses emotions in the workplace. Dr. Lola explains that emotions drive our interactions and connections with others. She discusses how understanding primary emotions like fear, sadness, and shame can help people better understand what they're feeling and communicate more effectively. She also talks about surface emotions versus deeper softer emoti...
21. New Job? New Boss? Why Millenials Experience Fear in The Workplace And How We Can Handle That Better 06.09.2023 28:41
This episode of The Leader in You Podcast discusses how millennials experience fear in the workplace – and how building emotional connection and establishing trust and safety through vulnerability can help minimize that fear. Lola and Nadia explore how fear physically manifests and impacts behaviors. They also emphasize that both employees and managers have roles to play in cultivating relationshi...
20. 5 Things That Sabotage Team Productivity 24.06.2023 28:58
If you are interested and you are serious about being a better leader and a better human, today’s episode will help you on your path as we explore the importance of team dynamics that will help you tap into the emotional connection to bond with people and create a stronger team culture. In this episode, we talk about: The A.R.E. Relationship: how accessibility, responsiveness, and engagement dr...
19. 5 Quick Wins To Better Bond Your Team 15.05.2023 45:07
We understand the difficulties that arise as a team leader. Take your team to the next level by creating a deeper connection! Focus on building a bond within the team by centering emotions. In this episode, Dr. Lola Gershfeld shared some wonderful insights in her presentation, including: Making space for emotions Offering impact vs. feedback Setting the stage for safe conversations Validating...
18. The Role of Emotions in Employee Engement 11.04.2023 28:25
If you are serious about being a better leader and a better human, today’s episode will help you on your path to explore the importance of emotions that will help you tap into key components to bond with people and create a stronger team culture. In this episode, we talk about: power of emotions in creating positive interactions impact of ineffective ways of getting our needs met in our team...
17. How To Improve Team Dynamics 10.04.2023 31:00
Welcome to our podcast, The Leader in You . Taking care of the teams you care about. Today’s episode will help you explore the importance of team dynamics, tap into the emotional connection, bond with people, and create a stronger team culture. In this episode, we talk about: The importance of team dynamics in building strong relationships within the workplace. Strategies to improve work interacti...
16. Avoid Workplace Conflict by Centering on Emotions 28.03.2023 26:02
Conflicts arising in the workplace is inevitable. With people with all different mindsets coming together, it is important to remember what bonds us: emotions. Join us, Dr. Lola Gershfeld and Nadia Garcia, in our discussion to learn about the importance of emotions. The Leader in You is the go-to podcast for anyone who wants to create a workplace culture where teams can thrive. Envision a futur...
15. Types of Negative Interactions and How to Shift Workplace Conflicts 08.03.2023 23:49
Are you experiencing negative cycles in your work relationship? Do you know that this pattern that you get stuck in can be restructured? In the podcast, we discuss the emergence of automatic thoughts and protective behaviors that trigger the negative cycle and what steps can you take to change the pattern for better and more cohesive interactions. The Leader in You is the go-to podcast for anyone...
14. Having The Same Repetitive Conflicts at Work? Create a Positive Shift in Your Interactions 18.01.2023 55:59
Have you ever felt that you were continuing to have the same repetitive conflicts at work? EmC is an effective and necessary tool to reduce conflict and create a healthy, productive environment. Join us for our podcast, Dr. Lola Gershfeld, Nadia Garcia, and special guest Polina Marian, to learn how to avoid negativity and create more positive interactions with your team. The Leader in You is the...
13. Why EmC is Key to Creating Healthy Team Dynamics and a Positive Culture 09.01.2023 38:09
EmC is based on the new science of attachment and emotional connection. It has been studied for over 30 years, and now we have a substantial map to how to create strong and connected relationships at work. Listen to this podcast to learn how you can create a healthy culture in your team and organization. The Leader in You is the go-to podcast for anyone who wants to create a workplace culture whe...
12. Trust Issues at The Workplace? What We Can Do to Increase Trustworthy Behaviors at Work 14.12.2022 31:07
What can we do to engage our employees more? How can we build more trust? In this podcast, Nadia and Lola discuss the neuroscience behind trust and what we can do to increase trustworthy behaviors at work. The Leader in You is the go-to podcast for anyone who wants to create a workplace culture where teams can thrive. Envision a future where you are more grounded, confident, and in sync with your...
11. The Importance of Emotional Connection Within an Organization to Boost Performance 27.10.2022 43:06
“When we feel safe and secure and we feel we matter to others we work better together, our potential and our resources come out. ” — Dr. Lola Gershfeld Haley Cooper is a host of the Lead with Heart podcast and a founder of The Savvy Fundraiser . She inspires nonprofit leaders to take care of themselves FIRST (to make an even greater social impact). She offers strategic philanthropic solutions to h...
10. Talent Retention Starts with Emotional Connection 29.06.2022 41:35
If the true goal is talent management and talent development, then we need to recognize that people have talent, and we need to put the effort into understanding what is it that we can do to provide a safe environment for people to use that talent. Listen to this podcast to get some insight into how emotional connection can help you with talent retention. The Leader in You is the go-to podcast fo...
9. Building a Connected Organizational Culture with Alejandro Tocigl, CEO of Miroculus 17.12.2021 34:41
In this interview, Ramin Sedehi, CSA of EmC Leaders, and Alejandro Tocigl, Co-founder and CEO of Miroculus, share how the Emotional Connection strategy (EmC) has transformed the organizational culture at Miroculus. Miroculus is a growing biotech company building Miro Technology to meet the full challenge of biotechnology research and development – from NGS sample preparation to small molecule chem...
8. A Roadmap to Transformation And Fulfillment with Rocky Bandzeladze 17.07.2021 29:00
Leadership in organizations emanates out of courage to meet the challenges while caring for people and giving them a chance to thrive in their quest to meet business and social objectives. Rocky Bandzeladze has over two decades of leadership experience in driving large-scale growth in financial organizations. He is an Executive Vice President and the Head of Business Banking at Banc of California...
7. Putting People First, Emotional Connection as your Talent Management Strategy 03.07.2021 31:30
In this podcast, we focus on the critical shortage of talent and the importance of creating and fostering human-centered organizations. A talent management strategy, enhanced by the power of emotional connection, can create a positive and productive environment. In addition, emotionally balanced employees engage more deeply, supporting each other and the leadership. Emotional connection paves the...
6. About the Book: Emotional Connection, The EmC Strategy 12.05.2021 1:43
Drawing on cutting-edge research on adult attachment--and providing an innovative roadmap for effective leadership--Dr. Lola Gershfeld argues that leadership is most effective when it focuses on harnessing the power of emotional connection. The primary developer of the attachment-based Emotional Connection, EmC Strategy for individuals, teams, and organizations. The book Emotional Connection, The...
5. Organizational Development and Cultural Transformation with Dawn Reese, CEO of The Wooden Floor 07.05.2021 48:34
We are excited to talk to you about Organizational Development and how it can translate into cultural transformation in your company or entity. Our goal today is for us to discuss the other side of the organization and its capacity. The building, fostering, and developing of such critical facets as trust , curiosity , compassion, resilience, and creativity occupy the realm of leadership. Our gue...
4. How to Let Your Inner Leader Emerge 31.03.2021 56:10
Listen to this special podcast as we explore the leadership journey of our invited guests, Louis Simmons "Chip" and Lola Gershfeld, and understand how they have been able to put their passion into action to make a difference on issues that matter to them the most. We explore the importance of emotional connection in the leadership journey and the leader’s ability to build trust, increase...
3. Psychological Safety: What is it and how can you develop it in your organization? 08.03.2021 51:05
What is psychological safety? How does it relate to fields such as leadership, management, organizational development, strategy and vision, entrepreneurship? What does psychological safety look like? What is the relationship between psychological safety and wellness, and which is the precursor to the other? How can we develop and practice psychological safety? What is involved with developing a...
2. Fear of Failure 05.03.2021 39:51
We all have our share of failure. It is difficult. It is real. It creates anxiety and stress. But what is the underlying driver of fear of failure and how can we get comfortable with it? Today, we are going to explore the realm of Failure and the fear and anxiety surrounding it. With Dr. Lola Gershfeld and Dr. Kerri Cissna, we will explore their own remarkable journeys of courage, passion, drive,...
1. Emotional Connection: Why it Matters 20.02.2021 30:50
In this episode, we explore the importance of emotional connection and why it matters. Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DanDP1BR4EMYQ9epelJuz CONNECT: Website: https://www.emcleaders.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emcleaders/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/emcleaders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emcleaders/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DanDP1BR...
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