43. The Law of Emotional Maturity
Leaders are calm, cool, and controlled in the face of problems, difficulties, and adversity.
Emotional maturity is one of the most important and respected qualities of leadership. It requires, first, that you are at peace with yourself and, second, that you remain calm in the face of adversity and difficulty.
Emotional maturity enables you to live with uncertainty and ambiguity without becoming nervous or angry. Rather than fearing conflict or avoiding change, you accept them as essential and unavoidable parts of the leadership role. You embrace change and look for the opportunities that are contained in every change.
Leaders recognize that all you can do is your best. If a situation doesn’t work out, then ...
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