Dear Friends,
Key of Stability
I have heard management preachers saying, "Don't bring emotions to the workplace" or "Business has no room for emotions." I disagree with this advice or concept. It is humanly impossible to leave your emotions at home when coming to work in an organization. What is required is to be emotionally intelligent and learn to manage emotions at the workplace. According to the World Economic Forum report, emotional intelligence is one of the fastest-growing job skills. Emotions are a very strong signaling system within us that communicates something to us and others. We need to develop emotional agility. The more intelligently we manage and channelize our emotions at work, the more successful we are. Constructive emotions can be motivating and enhance better understanding among people in the workplace.
Managing emotions is not just about getting rid of them. It involves putting strategies in place to use them effectively rather than letting them govern our behavior and actions. It is very much a matter of choice, akin to developing a skill or habit to manage emotions. Emotions lead to actions we take and, therefore, create the life we experience. Human beings carry two sets of emotions - positive and negative. Positive emotions like joy, compassion, excitement, or optimism are beneficial to have in the workplace, while negative emotions like frustration, irritation, worry, anger, dislike, jealousy, and nervousness need to be controlled and managed. Such emotions can spread negativity around you and the people you work with. It is necessary to understand what triggers your negative emotions and the type of feelings you often face. You must interrupt the cycle as soon as negative emotions begin to surface. When emotions escalate, they hijack our thinking. However, there are ways to manage and control such emotions to avoid damaging your relationships or stability in the workplace. Ignoring emotions, suppressing them, or avoiding dealing with them will likely come back to haunt you. If you ignore or suppress your emotions rather than addressing them, stress and anxiety will be the outcome. You can manage such emotions by being aware of them, understanding why they have surfaced, finding solutions, and choosing how to respond. This skill will not develop if you only practice it occasionally or randomly; it requires continuous effort in all situations.
Successful business leaders have their ways of managing their emotions. They often know the timing and manner of sharing information with their team. They prioritize what is right for the people and the organization over seeking popularity. In times of doubt and uncertainty, they rely on their gut instinct to make decisions and do not allow apathy and procrastination to take over. During crises, they focus on finding solutions rather than assigning blame.
This issue's cover story focuses on managing emotions in the workplace. Industry experts, noted psychologists, and management thinkers share their experiences and provide guidance.
If you like it, let us know. If not, well, let us know that too.
Happy Reading!
Key of Stability
I have heard management preachers saying, "Don't bring emotions to the workplace" or "Business has no room for emotions." I disagree with this advice or concept. It is humanly impossible to leave your emotions at home when coming to work in an organization. What is required is to be emotionally intelligent and learn to manage emotions at the workplace. According to the World Economic Forum report, emotional intelligence is one of the fastest-growing job skills. Emotions are a very strong signaling system within us that communicates something to us and others. We need to develop emotional agility. The more intelligently we manage and channelize our emotions at work, the more successful we are. Constructive emotions can be motivating and enhance better understanding among people in the workplace.
Managing emotions is not just about getting rid of them. It involves putting strategies in place to use them effectively rather than letting them govern our behavior and actions. It is very much a matter of choice, akin to developing a skill or habit to manage emotions. Emotions lead to actions we take and, therefore, create the life we experience. Human beings carry two sets of emotions - positive and negative. Positive emotions like joy, compassion, excitement, or optimism are beneficial to have in the workplace, while negative emotions like frustration, irritation, worry, anger, dislike, jealousy, and nervousness need to be controlled and managed. Such emotions can spread negativity around you and the people you work with. It is necessary to understand what triggers your negative emotions and the type of feelings you often face. You must interrupt the cycle as soon as negative emotions begin to surface. When emotions escalate, they hijack our thinking. However, there are ways to manage and control such emotions to avoid damaging your relationships or stability in the workplace. Ignoring emotions, suppressing them, or avoiding dealing with them will likely come back to haunt you. If you ignore or suppress your emotions rather than addressing them, stress and anxiety will be the outcome. You can manage such emotions by being aware of them, understanding why they have surfaced, finding solutions, and choosing how to respond. This skill will not develop if you only practice it occasionally or randomly; it requires continuous effort in all situations.
Successful business leaders have their ways of managing their emotions. They often know the timing and manner of sharing information with their team. They prioritize what is right for the people and the organization over seeking popularity. In times of doubt and uncertainty, they rely on their gut instinct to make decisions and do not allow apathy and procrastination to take over. During crises, they focus on finding solutions rather than assigning blame.
This issue's cover story focuses on managing emotions in the workplace. Industry experts, noted psychologists, and management thinkers share their experiences and provide guidance.
If you like it, let us know. If not, well, let us know that too.
Happy Reading!
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