A leaders emotion and its intensity determines what they will say or do. That means that an aware leader will cultivate their ability to regulate their emotions as a tool in service of their leadership.
Think of a situation in which you as a leader receive a report that a production line has broken down. What emotion will your automatic response come from? Anger, frustration, curiosity, disappointment…? And with what intensity will you express it? What emotion and level of expression will be most effective for the situation and be most representative of how you wish to lead? We often leave these to chance, but greater intention has enormous benefits.
Emotional regulation is the ability to manage and respond to one’s emotional experiences in an adaptive way. This involves being aware of one’s emotions, understanding them, and using techniques to modulate their intensity and expression, to achieve desired outcomes. Effective emotional regulation helps individuals maintain emotional balance, improve their interactions with others, and handle stress and challenges more effectively. It includes skills such as recognising emotional triggers, modulating reactions, and employing techniques to reduce or strengthen certain emotions as appropriate to the situation.
Emotional regulation allows leaders to be more adaptable in the face of change. They can manage their reactions to unexpected events and remain flexible, which is crucial in dynamic and evolving environments.
In our quarterly masterclass, Dan Newby, we will be unpacking “Emotional Regulation for Leaders”.
Join us and explore:
- Why ‘Emotional Regulation’ is an important Adaptive Leadership Skill
- How we can leverage ‘Emotional Regulation’ in service of leadership
- Explore emotions that provokes strong reactions without judgement
- How we can be intentional about developing ‘Emotional Regulation’ as a skill
- Employing techniques to reduce or enhance certain emotions as appropriate to the situation
Dan will work with a volunteer to demonstrate how these questions can lead to new possibilities.
The cost is $25 and space is limited.
If you have questions please contact dan@schoolofemotions.world or sam@thesevacollective.co.
We look forward to seeing you on September 16th!
