Why do we lose motivation, dread team meetings, or feel exhausted just walking into work? In this powerful episode of The Leader in You podcast, co-hosts Paulina and Dr. Lola Gershfeld unpack the true cost of workplace incivility—and it goes far beyond what we see on the surface.

Inspired by the short film Ripples and a riveting panel at SIOP 2025, this conversation explores how even subtle moments of disrespect or misattuned leadership can create a wave of emotional disconnection, leading to stress, disengagement, and turnover.

🎯 You’ll learn:

• What incivility really looks like (hint: it’s not always loud)
• Why your boss’s reaction might be shaped by their relationship wounds
• The neuroscience behind emotional safety—and how primal panic hijacks productivity
• Why traditional training fails, and how the Emotional Connection (EmC) process changes everything
• How emotionally connected teams outperform and outlast disconnected ones

💥 "If it puts a hole in someone’s soul—it’s incivility."
– Dr. Amy Grubb, FBI (as quoted in the SIOP panel)

This episode is for leaders, HR professionals, and anyone tired of normalizing disrespect in the workplace. You'll walk away with insight, strategy, and a fresh lens on how to heal the hidden wounds of workplace disconnection—and how to build a culture where people actually love coming to work.

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

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 and The Connected Culture, which aims to build strong and connected relationships, improve team dynamics, and prevent workplace conflicts.