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Briefing: Research suggests negative emotions at work can help, depending on leaders' empathy
Strategic angle: During a widespread crisis, negative emotions don't simply go away once the workday begins.
editorial-staff
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Updated 18 days ago
A study published on March 24, 2026, highlights that negative emotions at work do not dissipate during crises and can influence organizational performance.
The research suggests that rather than leading to uniformly negative outcomes, negative emotions can be effectively managed through empathetic leadership.
This finding prompts a reevaluation of existing frameworks regarding emotional management in organizations, emphasizing the need for leaders to cultivate empathy to harness potential benefits.