The Power of Emotional Agility: Why Flexibility Beats Control in Leadership
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Her Next Power Move, host L. Michelle Smith dives into one of the most underestimated yet essential leadership skills: emotional agility. Based on the research of Harvard psychologist Dr. Susan David and rooted in neuroscience, this solo episode offers practical tools for leading with grace, intention, and resilience.
If you’ve been powering through and feeling stuck, this is your reminder that flexibility—not control—is the mark of a mature leader.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What emotional agility really is (and what it’s not)
How neuroscience supports emotion labeling for better decision-making
A four-step strategy to lead through emotional challenges with clarity
Micro-practices to help build this leadership muscle over time
Powerful Thought:
Flexibility beats control.
Coaching Question:
What emotion have you been avoiding—and what might happen if you faced it with curiosity instead of control?
Want the Feels Wheel? Let me know in the comments, and I’ll share it with you.
🎧 Tune in now and start leading with more clarity, grace, and strength.
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