A 2016 research from Cornell University found that when you are in a stressful situation, reframing your distress as passion makes you seem more competent. In other words, shift your emotions from negative to positive.
The question, though, is how?
Here are some dos and don’ts to survive a stressful situation.
* When something unexpected or stressful occurs, others around you will notice. For you to pretend nothing has happened seems ingenuine. When a situation warrants a reaction, react.
What’s important is how you rechannel your emotions. Take a moment and ask yourself, How can I turn this negative feeling into something positive? This will maintain your reputation as a leader.
* There’s a reason why people say to keep your head held high. Research published in Health Psychology found that having good posture when faced with stress can help you maintain your self-esteem and increase your positive mood.
Standing tall sends your mind a message that you are confident and capable, which in turn sends a similar message to your employees.
* Nothing projects self-doubt like saying 'I’m sorry' repeatedly. It simultaneously sends a message that you lack control of the situation and accept blame for what happened. This makes you seem incompetent as a leader.
Often in stressful situations, mistakes aren’t your fault. Technology fails. Accidents happen. But instead of apologising, convey you are still composed and in control.
Letting everyone know you’re fixing the issue shows them you’re still in charge.
* Unfortunately, sometimes the stress is caused by your actions. Although over-apologising is still not a smart option, neither is ignoring your error.
In situations like these, hold yourself accountable. Admit your mistake, but also have a way to move past it.
Taking responsibility for your mistakes also provides another benefit for leaders: trust.
Facing how you’ve faltered, instead of passing the buck, shows your employees they can always be confident in your honesty.
Courtesy: www.success.com
