Frustration is useful in the moment but destructive as a lifestyle. Nagging anger at work leads to gloom and grief.
“Depression is anger turned inward.”—often attributed to Sigmund Freud
I never met an angry person who wasn’t also depressed.
Turn raw emotion into productive behavior.
Here’s how…
“I believe in anger. Anger’s like fire, it can burn out all the dross and leave some positive things.” Maya Angelou
Leadership can be frustrating. Here are some warnings and suggestions to help you get the most from hot emotion.
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Leaders who aren’t frustrated are aiming too low. But, leaders who can’t manage their anger grow bitter, destroy their health, and disconnect with employees. I had a conversation with a young angry leader… Continue reading
