Taking Things Personally

When Leadership Feels Personal: Reclaiming Emotional Ground

Wednesday November 19, 2025

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Leaders often face moments when a comment, critique, or unexpected reaction from someone else stings more than it should. The impulse to treat these moments as personal attacks is strong, especially for leaders who carry significant responsibility and visibility. Yet taking things personally narrows perspective, heightens emotional reactivity, and erodes...

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