A person can choose to control the emotional atmosphere. A person can choose to react to the emotional atmosphere. Taking control helps to guide interactions.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
A person can choose to control the emotional atmosphere.
A person can choose to react to the emotional atmosphere. Taking control helps to guide interactions.
A thermometer shows the current temperature. It only reflects what is already there. A thermostat sets the desired temperature. It actively changes the environment. A person can choose to be like a thermostat. This means the person actively guides the emotional tone. The person does not just react to the feelings of others. This choice helps the person to manage the emotional climate. The person becomes a leader in shaping how people feel. The person avoids being controlled by the emotions around them.
A team meeting becomes very tense. A developer notices people are getting upset. The developer says, "I see things are getting heated. Let's take a quick break and then discuss this part later." The developer sets a calmer tone. The developer changes the direction of the meeting.
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