Emotions & Leadership (FRESH content from Laavu!)

1. Leaders' emotions: The Emotional Rollercoaster of a Startup Founder

Many founders and leaders have adopted the term "emotional rollercoaster" to describe all the highs and lows running a company often involves.

In this podcast episode, James reveals the full spectrum of emotions a startup leader may go through – and shares the most significant challenges and biggest learnings his journey has, so far, provided.

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2. NEW article from Laavu: The Unseen Role of Emotions on Leadership Decisions –?And how Emotional Intelligence Can Save You!

What if leaders are unconsciously making choices more based on feelings rather than reasoning?

Read Laavu's newest blog post and learn:

• How the unconscious emotions influence leadership
• What role does emotional intelligence (EQ) has in preventing it
• What strategies can be used for emotionally aware leadership.

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Here's a quick rundown of the key takeaways:

1. Recognise the role of emotions in leadership decisions.
2. Embrace self-awareness: Leaders should actively engage in self-reflection to understand their emotional triggers and biases. Do you have a journal? Writing about your emotions can be super!
3. Practice Self-Regulation: Developing the ability to manage one's emotional responses can prevent rash decisions driven by anger, frustration, or impatience. Having problem with this one? Try working with a professional (such as Laavu's Performance Psychologist).
4. Encourage Open Dialogue: Fostering an organisational culture where team members feel comfortable discussing emotional aspects of decisions can lead to more informed choices.?
5. Seek Feedback: Leaders can seek feedback from colleagues, mentors, or psychological coaches to gain insights into their emotional decision-making patterns.
6. Embrace Emotional Diversity: Recognize that emotions are a natural part of the decision-making process. Do not resist!