Here is a life and leadership principle I have learned the hard way:
Don’t try to handle a problem or make important decisions when you are angry or highly emotional.
You will say things you don’t really mean to say, hurt feelings you don’t intend to hurt, and come to conclusions you will later wish you hadn’t reached. This is especially true of handling corrective issues or addressing something in which you do not agree.
Whether it is in the workplace, family or in friendships, if you can’t think rationally, wait until your emotions calm before you act.
Have you been guilty of acting in anger? How did that turn out for you?
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Ron, I agree 100%. When I've allowed my anger to get in the way, it's not been pretty.
Thanks Charles.
Oh yes…I've made quite a few decisions angry that I've come to regret minutes to years later. You give us a good reminder.
Thanks for your honesty. It's refreshing.
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It's a big concern. I try to remember the acronym hats. Hungry, Angry, Tired, Stress
That’s a good one Mark! I needed that this morning!
Me too, I have got into many problems because I have rushed into decisions in anger and emotionally negative conditions.
Yohan, your honesty is humbling and encouraging.
I have, and the most aggregious example was with family. It was a failure in all the areas you mention. Family is so important and yet so easy to mishandle. Helpful and timely advice. Thank you.
Thanks Tim. This time of year seems to make this even more important and it seems to happen most with those we love the most.