Go slow but let it show...

Effective leaders try to avoid mood swings. They are easy to approach because you know exactly what to expect every time.

 

·      Leadership requires

·      A constant and steady hand.

·      If you’re going to show emotions,

·      Let them be optimism and passion.

 

It’s great to have a steady leader. Everyone who worked with Bobby Baldwin will tell you that his emotions varied little from one day to the next. It was probably his poker background that made him that way. We always knew what to expect from him – he listened carefully, gave you his full attention, always provided thoughtful and helpful responses, and made us feel confident in the advice he gave. He was the most self-disciplined person I ever worked with – always focused regardless of anything else that was going on. That’s not easy to do. From him I learned that it helps to plan your day and to take time between events to refocus and get ready for the next situation. I know this is easier said than done, but a leader’s direct reports and all the other people they encounter during a normal day depend on that kind of steady leadership. That self-discipline allows leaders to act despite their emotional state. That’s good advice - but if you’re going to be emotional – be optimistic and passionate. Those are the kind of emotions that will motivate your people today.

 

Steve Pavlina (born 1971): American self-help author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur.