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Akimbo · February 13, 2019 · 20m

Emotional Labor

Godin redefines emotional labor: not the exhausting performance of fake emotions but the generous act of doing work that requires emotional engagement — teaching, leading, caring, creating.

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Godin argues that emotional labor requires courage because it demands vulnerability. It is easier to follow a script than to engage authentically. Most people choose the script.

Highlights

Emotional labor is the highest-value work humans do — and it is exactly the work AI cannot replicate
Godin: as AI automates analytical and routine work, the remaining human value is in emotional labor — connecting with people, navigating ambiguity, creating meaning, and building trust.