Monday, April 3, 11:15 AM – 1:45 PM EST
Featuring Debrief Discussion with Dr. Megan Cuzzolino
The emotion of awe has become an increasingly popular topic of interest for social science researchers over the past two decades. While we often think of awe as a rare, all-encompassing emotion, milder forms of awe also exist and can be elicited through more common experiences, such as learning something new that shifts our perspective or breaks us out of our routine. A small but growing body of research makes the case that these milder forms of awe can and should be elicited in the context of work. In particular, the literature suggests that awe serves as a tool for facilitating meaning-making and a sense of purpose at work by enabling people to construct a broader framework for their experiences and connect them to something larger than the self. This session will provide an overview of the existing research on awe and “routine-breaking” experiences at work. We will invite participants to reflect on their own experiences of awe and consider how to cultivate the conditions for more awe-inspiring workplaces.
The first component of this module entails watching the video below. There is time built into the schedule to complete this on the day of the workshop, but you are also welcome to watch it in advance.