This was a first and it was hilarious (just watch the outtake next week!). Susan Ní Chríodáin and I got to record this episode of the podcast outside in the beautiful gardens at Lady Margaret Hall at the University of Oxford, courtesy of Andrew Dickinson. After some shenanigans we got to dive into her recently-published book, Leading Beyond the Numbers, which is all about how accounting for emotions tips the balance at work. Who would have thought that my explanation of how imagination is our most misused resource would have made it into the book?!! You can listen to that conversation on Susan's podcast, Beyond the Numbers, here: Beyond The Numbers - Realise Your Vision (beyond-thenumbers.com) Today, we explore what human beings and being human is all about and how that impacts on us at work. Susan explains the need to account for emotions, how we must reconcile the brain, body and behaviour, how we need to be rational AND emotional, and business sensibility via emotional regulation and integration.  The book is super easy to read, understand and apply. It is written in a way that is like listening to Susan telling us all about it during our conversation. I can almost hear her fabulous accent coming through the words. If you like what she has to say in the podcast, you'll love the book. 🎟️ Enter the draw to receive a free copy 📖 (UK only) by answering this question:  When we talk about being human and the importance of 'just being you', what causes a distraction to our recording? The 7th person to send their correct answer to me via this link Get in Touch | It's time for Change (itstimeforchange.co.uk) will get a free copy in the post!! In the meantime, listen to the sound advice that links emotions and organisational performance, or watch us in the best podcast setting here. More about Susan:Susan Ní Chríodáin sits at the nexus of business and emotion. She founded her bespoke consulting, facilitation and coaching practice, Beyond the Numbers, to revolutionise workplaces so everyone can be at their best. Her career spans three continents and a range of diverse leadership positions. She is the author of the bestselling Leading Beyond the Numbers where she reveals how to reintroduce humanity into the workplace, for improved engagement and fulfilment, benefiting both individuals and organisations. She believes in the transformative power of in-depth, honest conversations that lead to aligned actions and meaningful change that delivers results. And she hosts the popular podcast, Life Beyond the Numbers that invites listeners to discover insights on how to have a more fulfilling work-life. Links to contact Susan:LinkedIn: Susan Ní Chríodáin Instagram: @susan.ni.chriodain X: @S_Ni_C Website: a href="https://www.beyond-thenumbers.com"...