When the only thing we can expect in life is the unexpected, emotional agility is vital for us as humans and as leaders. In this episode of Self Smarter, Dan’l and Megan define emotional agility and share what they’ve been learning about this practice in order to help us all feel empowered during life’s twists and turns. Stay tuned for the music moment to hear Dan’l and Megan’s thoughts on a popular artist who has plenty of experience navigating emotional agility throughout their career.
#25: Exploring Emotional Agility
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About the Episode
Show Notes
- MOBE Systems IT Services – mention the Self Smarter Podcast for a discount on IT services
- What Is Emotional Agility & Its Importance to Leadership article – Eagle’s Flight
- What Is Emotional Agility interview – Susan David, Ph.D.
- Emotional Agility Factsheet pdf – Dr. Susan David
- Emotional Agility article – Susan David and Christina Congleton
- #22: Confronting Imposter Syndrome episode – Self Smarter Podcast
- Permission to Screw Up book – Kristen Hadeed
- Human Leadership Program – Kristen Hadeed
Dr. Susan David’s Three Steps To Navigating Emotional Agility At Work:
- Show up
- Step out
- Walk your why

About the Hosts
We’re Dan’l Mackey Almy and Megan Zweig, the hosts of the Self Smarter podcast. We’re wives, mothers, and friends and have spent the majority of our careers leading a full-service marketing agency that serves the fresh food, floral, and better-for-you foods industry. Our chats usually involve the latest marketing insights, leadership lessons, and self-awareness tools. These chats always include lots of laughter, the occasional tear and are mostly discussed over a cocktail… or three. We’re passionate about sharing what we’ve learned, the highs and the lows, to help other leaders in the journey of becoming self smarter.
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