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Ep 87: Can Leaders Cry At Work?
Episode 8723rd September 2025 • Resilient Leadership • Bridgette Theurer & Irvine Nugent, Ph.D.
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In this episode, Irvine and Bridgette explore the stigma around sadness in the workplace. Discover how leaders can respond with compassion and clarity—turning vulnerability into resilience.

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