Gary Burnison is the CEO of management consulting company Korn Ferry.
He thinks companies are the most successful when they allow employees to bring emotions into work.
His tips as a leader include starting with yourself and showing up even when you don't have the answers.
This article is part of a series called "Leaders by Day," which takes a look at how prominent business leaders are tackling various challenges in today's economy.
It's been a longstanding idea in business that emotions should be kept out of the workplace. Whatever's going on in your personal life, you leave it at home so you can bring your most productive self to work.