Emotional Discrepancy

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Torin Ellis
I thought to drop in a quick line for my Academia related audience.  Emotional discrepancies are created when employees’ affect is discrepant from the organizational display rule, thereby motivating them to engage in emotional labor to reduce the discrepancy.  Of course there was more; just wanted you to have a taste of what one young lady included in her thesis statement on Emotional Discrepancy at work.  She asked to remain anonymous.

For all others, be certain that I have something for you as well.  On the job, at least once, your display of emotion was considered a bit over the top.  Bad or good is of no relevance.  The point here is that you lost it and someone saw it.  Now what?  You’re looking over your cubicle, (that’s what), wondering who in your office is reading this Monday Mover thinking about the last time a peer just showed off in the office!  I hope it wasn’t you - never good.

The fact of the matter is that reality is a courageous constant that snatches our emotions without concern or warning.  ALWAYS consider the ramifications of your display.  Whether academic or plain speak, the message ends up being the same.  So long as file cabinets and jump drives exist, your antics are lying in wait to tell another version of the story.  Deliver measured emotions.  Consider no emotion as a possibility.  I too have been called out my name.  It’s Monday — bare witness — let’s keep it moving!

  • Torin Ellis is the founder of Monday Mover and Second Motive. Both organizations focus on the aggressive growth of professionals that want to be more, do more and give more. With an unshakeable focus on the elevation of who we are, Torin delivers thought provoking motivation via the Monday Mover newsletter and Monday Mover Radio. His staffing company delivers high paying employment ripe with promise with a focus on Sales and Sales Management. Do the right thing...sign up for the newsletter at mondaymover.com and encourage another to do the same.
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