Disagree Better

Disagree Better

Reflection prompt #18

Considering the legacy of feelings we leave behind in others

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Tammy Lenski
Sep 10, 2025
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Our emotional footprint is the legacy of feelings we leave behind in others—just like a carbon footprint affects the planet, our emotional footprint shapes relationships and communities.

Our emotions are contagious—research over many decades has demonstrated that our emotions ripple through conversations, teams, and communities, leaving behind an emotional footprint that can either strengthen or strain the people around us.

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