Amidst the cacophony of power plays, emotional control is a silent force to be reckoned with. Reacting impulsively to opponents’ tactics only strengthens their hand. Influence is born from introspection—the power to pause, reflect, and then respond.
Emotional control grants you the upper hand, allowing you to see beyond immediate reactions.
The ability to deliberate calmly amplifies your influence, setting you apart as a master of strategic response.
Read: Mastering Emotional Control (one of the Lessons in Extraordinary Influence)