Emotions are a vital source of energy and clarity. Particularly empathy, the human capacity to sense what others feel, is indispensable if we want to collaborate. Yet, rather than honoring and nurturing emotions and empathy, we often try to suppress or manipulate them, following a numb and emotionless „rational machine“ ideal - at work, in relationships or in politics. How can we make space for open, candid emotions as a source of energy in life and work, rather than trying to suppress or manipulate them? There’s so much to gain if we create space for them.

Expert guest in this roundtable included: Christine Wank and Moni Brandis