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The Strategic Advantage: Calmness in the Face of Storms

February 11, 2024 by Colin Gautrey

Calmness is the hallmark of an influential leader. When faced with challenges, remaining serene grants you an upper hand. Rather than reacting emotionally, you cultivate an oasis of rational thinking. 

A calm mind can navigate complex situations with clarity, while others are swept away by their emotions. 

Your poised response becomes a weapon of influence, capable of swaying outcomes in your favour.

 In the tempest of organisational dynamics, calmness emerges as your strategic advantage.

 

Read: Mastering Emotional Control (one of the Lessons in Extraordinary Influence)

 


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