CALM 52 - When Not To Be CALM

For this episode, which is the conclusion of the CALM leadership series, David switches track a bit and looks at the state of being calm. He defines what that state is and why maintaining that emotional state at all times is an unrealistic and potentially unhealthy expectation.  

Everyone feels a range of emotions, which is normal. So, you should not suppress them. Instead, you need to understand why certain circumstances trigger those feelings and be in control of when and how you express them. In this episode, David explains how to do that.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• It is OK not to feel calm all of the time. 
• Remaining calm is not about suppressing feelings of frustration or agitation. These emotions exist and need to be addressed otherwise they will pop out uncontrolled.
• Understand what makes you react in a certain way in certain circumstances.
• Learn to regulate your emotions rather than suppressing them.
• Live and work to your values to reduce the number of times you feel conflicted and frustrated.
• When leading others, remember that people have their own emotions and thoughts. 
• Most conflict comes from trying to prove you are right and the other person is wrong.
• Don´t let your self-worth be determined by other people´s views of you. Often, you are wrong about what they are thinking.

BEST MOMENTS

‘There's always a backstory to the way people may be more risk averse or more excitable.’

‘Suppressing your emotions can have negative consequences.’

‘Accept that you are making a choice … you are there because you have chosen this path.’

‘Establish healthy boundaries for yourself … and do so before you come to harm.’

ABOUT THE SHOW

People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life.

ABOUT THE HOST

David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.

ARTWORK CREDIT

Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils

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