Monday, 19 August 2013

The Daily Idea from Harvard Business Review

  Daily Idea - Harvard Business Review

August 19, 2013

Leaders Should Show Some Emotion Once in a While


How many times have you held back from expressing your true feelings? A lot, probably. It's something that leaders tend to do. Cautious with their words, and hesitant to show genuine emotion, they take on the cool stoicism of a general. Or, worse, they sugarcoat their words to spare people's feelings. This type of reserved leadership style isn't always the way to go. Some situations call for a jolt of emotion — and good leaders know how to do it. Whether showing happiness or anger, they can get a reaction out of their charges when needed. They tell it straight. There is one caveat, however — a double standard. Men who wear their emotions on their sleeve (in moderation, of course) are praised for their honesty and openness. Women? Not so much.

SOURCE: Good Leaders Get Emotional by Doug Sundheim


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