In this empowering episode of Quest for Success, Dr. Jerry Cunningham — psychologist and best-selling author of the Quest for Success book series — pulls back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood aspects of leadership: negative emotions.

We’re talking about anxiety, sadness, frustration, jealousy — the stormy stuff. And spoiler alert: they’re not flaws, they’re features. From understanding the science behind the brain’s negativity bias, to exploring the truth behind the Dunning-Kruger Effect, Dr. Cunningham helps you learn how to stop suppressing and start managing your emotional weather with wisdom.

Whether you’re trying to lead at work, at home, or in your community, this episode will give you the mindset tools to stay grounded through the highs, the lows, and all the scattered showers in between.

📚 Books Mentioned or Related to This Episode:

• Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

• Emotional Agility by Dr. Susan David

• Hardwiring Happiness by Dr. Rick Hanson

• The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris

• Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman

🌐 Websites for Further Exploration:

• www.Quest-Success.com — Dr. Cunningham’s official site with tools, resources, and book links

• APA.org — American Psychological Association articles on managing emotion

• Rick Hanson’s Website — Deep dives into the neuroscience of positivity and resilience

• TED Talk: “The Power of Vulnerability” by Brené Brown — a must-watch on emotional authenticity

• YouTube: Dr. Susan David – Emotional Agility — 10-minute wisdom that pairs beautifully with this episode

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This episode is hosted by Dr. Jerry Cunningham, a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping leaders overcome self-doubt and build lives of meaning, purpose, and success.

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