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Emotions are a Budget

5m · Redefine Leadership: Short Takes · 27 May 16:06

We have a budget for emotions, and when we spend it all, we do not have any left for the next challenge. This is why leaders need to understand this concept. Oh yeah, and it makes us better friends.

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