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How senior leaders react during critical moments when they receive troubling news makes all the difference in how the news ultimately impacts the organization and its people. 

I recently contributed to a Forbes article featuring many ways leaders can manage their response to troubling news and events. Here are the top 4 themes I pulled from the feature: 

1. Self Awareness & Emotional Regulation
2. Mental Reframing
3. Personal Stress Management
4. Embrace Problem-Solving Actions

The overarching theme is clear: 

"Slow down before acting too quickly!"

My contribution to the article is this: 

 Apply Logical Thinking When Processing Emotions

"Acknowledge that initial reactions to upsetting scenarios will be emotional. Create space to process emotions while applying logical thinking. Prioritize quiet time, outdoor activities, exercise, rest and laughter to reset and manage stress. These strategies will fuel your brain to solve challenging problems more effectively. As you model this for those you lead, encourage others to do the same."

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