A difficult moment strikes again: a disheartening news story, a confusing work project, a four-year-old who has suddenly turned into a harsh food critic at the dinner table. It’s in the midst of these situations that we get to choose who we want to be.
Ask yourself, “Even in the midst of this challenge, who do I want to be?”
By returning to this question time and time again, we continue to give ourselves the opportunity to grow in the direction of our values.
For more quick tips on leading with emotional agility, check out this article.
Susan David
Susan David, Ph.D. is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist. Her TED Talk on the topic of emotional agility has been seen by more than 10 million people. She is a frequent contributor to the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal and often appears on national radio and television. Learn more.
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