Posts Tagged ‘emotions’
Essential tools to influence your children
“Parents are the ultimate role models for children. Every word, movement and action has an effect. No other person or outside force has a greater influence on a child than the parent.” Bob Keeshan (Captain Kangaroo) We all want to influence our children. Obviously, influence is something every leader desires to have. It doesn’t matter…
Read MoreKeys to Handling Unhealthy Emotions
Everyone experiences emotions as a part of daily life. Some emotions are easier to handle, like happiness and love. On the other hand, emotions like fear, anger, or sadness can be more difficult to manage. Emotions, in and of themselves, aren’t healthy or unhealthy. Emotions serve as an indicator of something that is going on…
Read MoreManaging the Emotions of Expectations
“If you align expectations with reality, you will never be disappointed.” – Terrell Owens Can you think of a time when your expectations for a relationship or job went unfulfilled? The frustration and disappointment of not meeting an expectation can lead to a variety of emotional responses. And for some, it causes them to stop setting…
Read MoreUsing Emotions as a Guide
“Leaders, to a large extent, have learned from experience that emotions are something that are to be controlled and mastered, and not much more than that. Emotions are rarely seen as accelerating leadership abilities.” – Dr. John Townsend As a former football player, I could not imagine seeing my emotions in a positive light. I was…
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