{"id":9463,"date":"2018-02-22T08:57:01","date_gmt":"2018-02-22T13:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peopletekcoaching.com\/staging\/?p=9463"},"modified":"2021-10-14T21:38:42","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T21:38:42","slug":"self-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peopletekcoaching.com\/staging\/2018\/02\/22\/self-control\/","title":{"rendered":"Self Control"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>Self-control, an essential quality for any leader and team if they are going to perform near to their capability. It is necessary that the leader demonstrates self-control if he expects his team to have self-control. Craig Impelman<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>How\u2019s your self-control? When your &#8220;buttons&#8221; are being pushed can you immediately feel the discomfort? And, despite this ill feeling, do you have the ability to think calmly and respond appropriately? It\u2019s not easy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Having the skill to respond with purpose and remain composed is something that we as leaders need to strive for on a daily basis. We need to continually improve our communication, interactions and relationships with our staff, customers, and situations.<\/p>\n<p>Our level of effectiveness is directly tied to self-control and being aware. We all have hot buttons and we all know individuals that seem to have a &#8220;gift&#8221; to light those buttons up. Some common items that lend themselves to control issues include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Inaccurate\/incomplete information<\/li>\n<li>Not being informed of problems<\/li>\n<li>Insubordination<\/li>\n<li>Lack of commitment or accountability<\/li>\n<li>Lack of effort and collaboration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When things happen that we didn\u2019t expect, others are watching us to see how we respond. <strong>Once we lose our composure, the damage is done and may not be recovered from even when our composure is restored.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Highly effective leaders are in control of their emotions at all times. We may need to postpone a response, use the restroom, or take an &#8220;urgent&#8221; call allowing us time to regroup and regain our control.<\/p>\n<p>Remaining calm under pressure takes work. What techniques do you use that enable you to be composed and in control?\u00a0 Let us know!<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\">THIS WEEK&#8217;S QWIKTIP!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/peopletekcoaching.acemlnc.com\/lt.php?s=694b6dc82fe4a748e31e3b713d0509c8&amp;i=62A94A3A687\" data-ac-default-color=\"1\">Click to read how to STAY COOL<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Self-control, an essential quality for any leader and team if they are going to perform near to their capability. It is necessary that the leader demonstrates self-control if he expects his team to have self-control. Craig Impelman How\u2019s your self-control? When your &#8220;buttons&#8221; are being pushed can you immediately feel the discomfort? And, despite this ill feeling, do you have the ability to think calmly and respond appropriately? 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