Interview with Christoph Theile in Wirtschaftswoche

Disgust and resistance: what's behind it?

According to Christoph Theile , disgust is often felt as a kind of resistance when basic needs are not met. As an example, he mentions the feeling that arises when you feel disrespected. This resistance can help to set boundaries and gain clarity about one's own values. The interview also makes it clear that emotions such as disgust are not only normal in professional life, but also helpful. They can help managers and employees to create a healthy and respectful working environment. Those who consciously perceive and manage emotions not only strengthen the team structure, but also their own resilience.

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"Disgust is the emotion of resistance. Anything I don't like leads to it - and that is a necessary, health-defending reaction."

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The circle of emotions

Another exciting concept that Christoph Theile introduces in the interview is the so-called circle of emotions. This model illustrates the interactions and goals of the seven basic emotions: Joy, Anger, Contempt, Disgust, Fear, Sadness and Amazement. It shows how these emotions not only interact with each other, but can also control individual reactions. Christoph Theile emphasizes that dealing with emotions plays a central role in professional interaction. Managers in particular should learn how to communicate tasks clearly and emotionally effectively.