Leave Your Emotions at the Door - Episode 107

Workforce Skills with John Morris · Mar 5, 2026 · 24m

In this episode of Workforce Skills, John Morris tackles a situation that many leaders and employees face in the workplace: conflict between coworkers and the emotional reactions that can follow.

After receiving a phone call from an employee refusing to work with a superintendent, John breaks down why that mindset can destroy a career. In the real world, you don’t always get to choose who you work with—and learning how to handle difficult personalities is part of professional growth.

John discusses accountability, workplace expectations, controlling emotions, and why excuses hold people back…