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Why you’re so angry at work (and what to do about it)
- Executive coach Natalie Rothfels has noticed a trend of anger among co-founder clients, leading to a guide for transforming anger into wisdom at work.
- Anger arises when expertise, autonomy, values, or identity is challenged, but it should be skillfully engaged with, not suppressed.
- Anger is a valuable emotion signaling unmet needs; exploding or withdrawing responses can harm relationships and productivity.
- Recognizing the physical and emotional signs of anger helps in the transformation process.
- Pivoting inward to understand the root cause of anger and the unmet emotional needs is crucial.
- Identifying the unmet need behind anger helps in turning anger into actionable insights for future responses.
- Daily practices such as journaling and mindful breathing can aid in recognizing and transforming anger patterns.
- Exploring the emotions that underlie anger and linking them to core needs can facilitate constructive responses.
- The process of recognizing, understanding, and transforming anger can lead to more effective communication and decision-making at work.
- By addressing unmet needs and transforming anger into wisdom, professionals can navigate workplace conflicts with greater resilience and emotional intelligence.
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