#420: Wisdom in the Wound: How Much Should You Listen to Your Feelings?

In this episode, Tony Miltenberger discusses the importance of understanding and processing emotions in leadership and personal growth. He emphasizes that feelings are real but not always truthful, and that leaders must learn to sit with their emotions rather than suppress them. The conversation explores the emotional intensity scale, the difference between intentional responses and emotional reactions, and the significance of emotional awareness in making sound decisions.takeaways Emotions are signals to be understood, not problems to be solved. Sitting in your feelings allows for intentional responses. The emotional intensity scale helps identify when to slow down. Leaders should create space for their emotions to process them effectively. Emotional reactions can lead to inaccurate conclusions. Spiritual maturity involves managing emotions intentionally. Good disciplines can protect against emotional outbursts. Understanding your feelings can lead to personal growth. Emotions should not dictate your decisions. Creating space for feelings can improve relationships and leadership. ⁠⁠Please check out our sponsors EBEB Solutions⁠ ⁠Greg Fay Insurance ⁠Trent Barga - The Barga Team Real Estate⁠ ⁠That Sounds Fun Network: ⁠ ⁠Follow 2 Lead Coaching⁠ ⁠Tony on Instagram⁠ ⁠Check out our YouTube page⁠ ⁠Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts⁠ Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices