In this episode of The Leader in You Podcast, Dr. Lola Gershfeld reveals the secret to creating and sustaining healthy team relationships. Drawing from attachment science and the Emotional Connection (EmC) process, she shares how teams can move beyond surface-level communication to build trust, resilience, and true emotional safety.

You’ll discover:

• Why traditional conflict resolution misses the heart of the problem.
• How to recognize the hidden “dance of disconnection” that derails teams.
• The power of bonding conversations to repair and strengthen relationships.
• Practical steps leaders can take to create safety, engagement, and collaboration.

Whether you’re a leader, manager, or team member, this episode offers practical insights and a proven roadmap to transform the way your team relates, works, and grows together.

The Leader in You is the go-to podcast for anyone who wants to create a workplace culture where you can thrive.

Envision a future where you are more grounded, confident, and in sync with your team.

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Dr. Lola Gershfeld, a distinguished organizational psychologist, has dedicated her career to delving into the intricate layers of employee engagement, team dynamics, and workplace conflicts. She is the author of Emotional Connection, The Connected Culture, and her latest book, ...

In this week’s episode of The Leader in You Podcast, Dr. Lola Gershfeld takes on some of the most common — and challenging — questions about team dynamics and workplace relationships.

What happens when one teammate thrives on emotional connection while another prefers to stay task-focused? How do we stop labeling colleagues as “too emotional” or “too shut down”? And what’s the one small action you can take today to infuse your team with safety, trust, and connection?

Drawing on attachment science and the Emotional Connection (EmC) process, Dr. Gershfeld shares real-life stories, practical insights, and heartfelt wisdom to help you:

• Recognize and break negative cycles that keep teams stuck
• Avoid pathologizing colleagues’ coping patterns
• Bring emotions back into the workplace as a source of strength, not weakness
• Create powerful moments of human connection that shift team culture

Whether your team feels stuck in conflict or simply wants to grow closer, this episode will open your eyes to the emotional music beneath every workplace interaction — and how tuning in can transform the way you work together.

The Leader in You is the go-to podcast for anyone who wants to create a workplace culture where you can thrive.

Envision a future where you are more grounded, confident, and in sync with your team.

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Dr. Lola Gershfeld, a distinguished organizational psychologist, has dedicated her career to delving into the intricate layers of employee engagement, team dynamics, and workplace conflicts. She is the author of Emotional Connection, The Connected Culture, and her latest book, ...

When a team feels “off,” the damage goes deeper than missed deadlines—it erodes trust, safety, and connection. In this solo episode, Dr. Lola Gershfeld reveals how to spot the subtle signs of disconnection, shift the “emotional music” that drives team dynamics, and repair relationships before it’s too late. Learn how leaders can create a culture where people feel safe, valued, and ready to collaborate.

The Leader in You is the go-to podcast for anyone who wants to create a workplace culture where you can thrive.

Envision a future where you are more grounded, confident, and in sync with your team.

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Dr. Lola Gershfeld, a distinguished organizational psychologist, has dedicated her career to delving into the intricate layers of employee engagement, team dynamics, and workplace conflicts. She is the author of Emotional Connection, The Connected Culture, and her latest book, ...

In this riveting and emotionally charged episode, dive into a viral workplace scandal that rocked social media—the infamous kiss-cam moment at a Coldplay concert featuring the CEO and Chief People Officer of Astronomer, both of whom resigned.

Licensed therapist Jack Gershfeld joins to explore the deeper emotional and relational dynamics behind infidelity, both in personal relationships and in organizational settings. The episode explores the three phases of infidelity (distraction, substitution, and replacement), the concept of moral disengagement, and how secrecy corrodes trust.

Dr. Lola shifts the focus to the organizational impact: how betrayal at the top shakes the psychological safety of teams, traumatizes employees, and breaks trust throughout the company. She argues that companies must create emotionally safe spaces for leaders and employees to express vulnerability, prevent disconnection, and respond to crises with openness—not suppression.

🔥 The episode ends with a powerful call to action: leaders and boards must ask themselves—are we creating spaces where people can turn to one another, feel seen, and stay connected—even in crisis?

To connect with Jack, visit www.couplestlc.org.

The Leader in You is the go-to podcast for anyone who wants to create a workplace culture where you can thrive.

Envision a future where you are more grounded, confident, and in sync with your team.

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Dr. Lola Gershfeld, a distinguished organizational psychologist, has dedicated her career to delving into the intricate layers of employee engagement, team dynamics, and workplace conflicts. She is the author of Emotional Connection, The Connected Culture, and her latest book, ...

In this insightful episode of The Leader in You, Dr. Lola Gershfeld and Polina dive into the transformative power of holding two truths—a leadership practice rooted in emotional attunement and attachment science. When workplace conflict arises, the common instinct is to choose sides or find fault. But what if the real solution lies in honoring both emotional truths simultaneously?

Together, they explore how this skill helps leaders stay balanced, dissolve defensiveness, and turn disconnection into connection.

Whether you’re a manager navigating team dynamics or someone seeking healthier communication at work, this episode offers practical wisdom—and maybe even a few golden nuggets—to help you lead with presence, compassion, and connection.

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The Leader in You is the go-to podcast for anyone who wants to create a workplace culture where you can thrive.

Envision a future where you are more grounded, confident, and in sync with your team.

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Dr. Lola Gershfeld, a distinguished organizational psychologist, has dedicated her career to delving into the intricate layers of employee engagement, team dynamics, and workplace conflicts. She is the author of Emotional Connection, The Connected Culture, and her latest book, ...

In this powerful episode of The Leader in You, Dr. Lola and Polina sit down with bestselling author and leadership expert Ryan Gottfredson to explore what it really takes to become a better leader—and a better human.

Drawing from his new book Becoming Better: The Groundbreaking Science of Personal Transformation, Ryan shares his personal journey of healing, the difference between horizontal and vertical development, and how trauma—even unrecognized-can limit emotional intelligence and self-awareness.

You’ll learn:

• Why adding more “skills” isn’t enough and why you need to upgrade your internal operating system
• How trauma and emotional neglect can quietly shape our leadership
• The essential role of healing in becoming an emotionally intelligent leader
• Daily tools to support nervous system regulation, self-awareness, and personal growth
• Why courageous leaders are the ones willing to face discomfort—and how to start that journey

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Vertical Development Assessment click here LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryangottfredson/

The Leader in You is the go-to podcast for anyone who wants to create a workplace culture where you can thrive.

Envision a future where you are more grounded, confident, and in sync with your team.

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Instagram: @drlolaemc

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Dr. Lola Gershfeld, a distinguished organizational psychologist, has dedicated her career to delving into the intricate layers of employee engagement, team dynamics, and workplace conflicts. She is the author of Emotional Connection, The Connected Culture, and her latest book, ...

What if your leadership challenges are hidden in the coaching styles you don’t use? In this engaging and insightful episode, we’re joined by David Morelli and Alexandria Scobee from OwlHub to explore their groundbreaking Respect Coaching Styles framework—a powerful tool that helps leaders and teams unlock human connection, improve communication, and drive performance.

We talk about how the seven coaching styles (Rallyer, Educator, Strategist, Provocateur, Explorer, Confidant, and Transformer) shape our conversations and relationships at work. Learn how understanding these styles can help leaders move from default behaviors to intentional choices that build emotional safety and engagement.

We also dive into:

• Why self-awareness isn’t enough without relationship awareness
• How behavior change leads to long-lasting culture change
• The surprising connection between attachment theory and coaching effectiveness
• What it really means to “coach toward” a teammate, not away from them

Whether you're a manager, team member, or coach, this episode offers practical wisdom, humor, and heartfelt connection.

🔗 Visit owlhub.com to take the free coaching style quiz.

You can connect with David Morelli on LinkedIn

The Leader in You is the go-to podcast for anyone who wants to create a workplace culture where you can thrive.

Envision a future where you are more grounded, confident, and in sync with your team.

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Connect with Dr. Lola Gershfeld:

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Dr. Lola Gershfeld, a distinguished organizational psychologist, has dedicated her career to delving into the intricate layers of employee engagement, team dynamics, and workplace conflicts. She is the author of Emotional Connection, The Connected Culture, and her latest book, ...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Lola Gershfeld and Polina Marian introduce two transformative techniques—“Slice It Thinner” and “Catch the Bullet”—designed to help leaders and teams foster emotional safety and connection in the workplace.

You’ll learn:

• Why people often shut down or react in conflict—and how to slow things down and make room for vulnerability.
• How “slicing it thinner” helps transform emotionally impossible conversations into small, doable moments of connection.
• What it means to “catch the bullet” when defensiveness or reactivity shows up—and how to respond with empathy instead of escalation.
• How these techniques support bonding conversations that lead to trust, repair, and emotional safety on your team.

With engaging stories—from a corporate executive to a waterfall adventure with kids—this episode will leave you with actionable insights to help your team shift from reacting to responding, from conflict to connection.

✨ Whether you’re a leader, HR professional, coach, or team member, this conversation offers a fresh, emotionally focused lens to elevate how you lead and relate.

The Leader in You is the go-to podcast for anyone who wants to create a workplace culture where you can thrive.

Envision a future where you are more grounded, confident, and in sync with your team.

CONNECT:
Website
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
YouTube Channel

Connect with Dr. Lola Gershfeld:

LinkedIn: Dr. Lola Gershfeld
Instagram: @drlolaemc

Connect with Polina Marian:

LinkedIn: Polina Marian
Instagram: @livewithfivekids

Dr. Lola Gershfeld, a distinguished organizational psychologist, has dedicated her career to delving into the intricate layers of employee engagement, team dynamics, and workplace conflicts. She is the author of Emotional Connection, The Connected Culture, and her latest book, ...