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48. It Was Just a Question-Until It Wasn’t

May 25, 2025 • Connect your people; transform you culture. With Dr. Lola Gershfeld • Season 3 • Episode 48

In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Lola and Polina unpack a real-life workplace conflict that began with a simple question — and rippled into a breakdown of emotional safety across an entire team. What seems like a harmless inquiry during a team meeting turns into a deeper exploration of fear, miscommunication, and the hidden impact of emotional disconnection.

Discover how leaders and teams can break the attack-defend cycle, rebuild trust through reconnection, and use the power of emotional awareness to transform team dynamics.

Plus, a first look at Dr. Lola’s new book, Evolve: How to Lead with Emotional Safety and Achieve Transformational Results, and the science-backed formula for optimal success:

Awareness × Expertise = Optimal Success

🧠 Learn why psychological safety starts with emotional safety — and how to create it, one conversation at a time.

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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 ...