Love

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There is no place for “love” in the workplace.
While you are at it, please leave your emotions at the door.
Furthermore, anything else that makes you fundamentally human is probably best suppressed during working hours.


Chances are you have heard something similar to these phrases before.
Well, perhaps not that last phrase.
All three statements represent the same sentiment; all three are equally flawed.


The world of work has created a peculiar kind of dissonance around love.
There are few words which can make many people more deeply uncomfortable than “love.”
Conversely, you are encouraged to love your job and anything else which does not generate its own emotions.


Think about that: love, a fundamental human emotion, is precluded from many human’s experience when it comes to the human-side of work.
But wait, it gets more confounding.
In terms of the most commonly experienced positive emotions, love is first in line.


Love is distinct amongst the other positive emotions; its characteristics are the amalgamation of the other 9.
The state of love correlates with an increased aptitude for play, exploration, and savouring of an experience.
Unsurprisingly, love is a strong causation for trust and social bonds.


One of the top challenges in any team, across every industry, is trust.
The success of a team or project lies not in the quality of tools and skills but in the underlying trust of its members.
Love is a critical emotional state for creating the capacity to build trust.


Thoughtful leaders love.
When asked what makes someone love their job, the most frequent response is the people.
Like other emotions, pretending love is not integral within effective leadership is just that: pretending and make-believe.



Make more coffee and love,
-Morning Cup


Interest sparked around the 10 positive emotions?
This is the final week of a dive into each; start from the beginning here.

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