Oh man!! We recognise this.
It’s so easy to let our emotions run away with us, especially when the stakes are high or relationships important – both at work and at home.
And in these situations, our ability to have a healthy dialogue, lead important result-oriented conversations and come to clear decisions is limited.
Counterproductive but absolutely normal.
Here are 3 of our top tips to reduce the emotional dip and keep the decision power in check – play with both levers and test it.
Emotions:
– Be even more curious. Ask for clarity to seek understanding. Listen.
– Keep the big picture in mind and stay with the correct perspective.
– Take a break and breathe. Practice self-awareness. Get away from it for 5 to 10 minutes.
Decisions:
– Separate the emotions from facts. Focus on the data.
– Stick to your agreed framework or process.
– Seek advice of a trusted colleague before you decide.
What are your top tips in case you are running into this in your next meeting?