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 GUIDE book club:

EMOTIONAL AGILITY by SUSAN DAVID

EVENT SUMMARY:

Date: August 14, 2025

Summary:

Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking Chief Guides Book Club as we dive into Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life by renowned psychologist Susan David, PhD.

About the Book:

In Emotional Agility, Susan David introduces a groundbreaking approach to navigating our inner world with clarity, courage, and compassion. Rooted in more than two decades of academic research, her framework empowers leaders to face difficult emotions, align actions with values, and foster resilience in times of change and uncertainty.

During the event, we discussed the following:

Breakout room 1:

  1. Which of the "hooks" (ways we get emotionally stuck) resonated most with you? Why?

  2. David emphasizes the importance of “showing up” to our emotions. What does this look like in your life or leadership?

  3. Can you recall a recent situation where you acted against your values? What would “emotionally agile” behavior have looked like instead?

  4. Which of the four key concepts (showing up, stepping out, walking your why, moving on) feels most challenging for you? Why?

  5. How does emotional agility differ from toxic positivity or forced optimism?

Breakout room 2:

  1. What are some ways leaders, especially Chief members, can model emotional agility for their teams?

  2. What’s one small change you plan to implement in your facilitation or coaching practice as a result of reading this book?

  3. How can emotional agility contribute to more inclusive, psychologically safe Core groups?

  4. Which of the four key concepts (showing up, stepping out, walking your why, moving on) feels most challenging for your Core Group members? Why?

  5. Have you ever noticed members using “thought-blaming” or “emotion-shaming” during Core meetings? How can you help them reframe these patterns as their Guide?

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Event Details:

  • Event Type: Enablement/Training

  • Event Name: Emotional Agility book club

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