The ongoing pandemic and its uncertainties bring on a range of emotions. As a leader, you need to set the example and understand what is happening on your team.
Impulse control
Impulse control is about self-insight and subsequent self-regulation. You need to be able to answer the question âHow do you avoid getting caught up in emotional rollercoasters?â â and to do so without thinking about it twice.
Itâs all about monitoring and regulating yourself from being too âhotâ or âtoo coldâ and avoiding getting distracted by self-absorption.
As Shai Weiss, the CEO of Virgin Atlantic, kept repeating to his team as the heavy clouds of the pandemic came into view for the airline: âItâs not about money. Itâs not about ego. Itâs about survival.”