Angry leaders are hard to work for. But anger is a mask. As it turns out, it's often masking a fear of conflict. Here's how you can try to remove the mask.
While you can't control someone else's anger, you can control how you respond to it. By knowing that anger is just a shield to mask one’s fears, you have the unique opportunity to help remove the mask.
When they get angry, you get calm.
When they berate, you empathize.
You have a choice.
Choose to be the one who sets boundaries.
Choose to be the one who initiates complex conversations.
Choose to be the one to transform the toxic workplace into a healthy home.
Anybody can beat their chest, hiss or headbutt. It takes a true leader to tackle the tough topics with tranquility.
Great insights, Jeff!
Conflict - handled well and for the right reasons - is AWESOME. I love it.
100% agree Tony
Love this part the best, Jeff. Thank you!:
While you can't control someone else's anger, you can control how you respond to it. By knowing that anger is just a shield to mask one’s fears, you have the unique opportunity to help remove the mask.
When they get angry, you get calm.
When they berate, you empathize.
You have a choice.
Choose to be the one who sets boundaries.
Choose to be the one who initiates complex conversations.
Choose to be the one to transform the toxic workplace into a healthy home.
Anybody can beat their chest, hiss or headbutt. It takes a true leader to tackle the tough topics with tranquility.
Be that leader.
Take off that mask.