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The One Power Nobody Can Take From You

The One Power Nobody Can Take From You

The most successful people rely on this one ability...

Justin Mecham
March 15, 2025

Hey Full Potential Zoners!

Emotions aren’t the enemy - but letting them take over is.

Mastering your emotions starts with one truth - you can’t control everything.

But you can control how you respond.

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Stay calm, stay strong.

Because when you control your emotions, you take control of your life.

Today we are going to help leaders master this by using the:

‘Stay Calm, Stay Powerful - Master Your Emotions to Master Your Life'.

Let’s dive in!

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Real-Life Ways to Stay Calm and In Control

1. Handling a Micromanaging Boss

Scenario: Your manager constantly checks in, questions your decisions, and changes your work last minute.

Recognize Physical Signs:
- Tight jaw, racing heartbeat, or frustration rising.
Identify Emotional Trigger:
- Feeling undervalued or distrusted.
Notice Your Reaction:
- Becoming defensive or shutting down.
Use Mindfulness Techniques:
- Take deep breaths and mentally detach from the frustration.
Develop a Response Plan:
- Ask for clarity on expectations and suggest a check-in schedule to reduce interruptions.

2. Receiving Harsh Criticism at Work

Scenario: A colleague or leader gives blunt, negative feedback that feels unfair.

Recognize Physical Signs:
- Tension in your shoulders, flushed skin, or holding your breath.
Identify Emotional Trigger:
- Feeling unappreciated or attacked.
Notice Your Reaction:
- Reacting with anger, getting defensive, or shutting down.
Use Mindfulness Techniques:
- Pause, breathe, and remind yourself that feedback is about the work, not you.
Develop a Response Plan:
- Ask questions for clarity, process the feedback privately, and respond with a solution-focused mindset.

3. Managing Conflict in a Team Meeting

Scenario: A coworker challenges your ideas in a meeting, and tension starts to rise.

Recognize Physical Signs:
- Clenching fists, faster breathing, or an urge to interrupt.
Identify Emotional Trigger:
- Feeling dismissed or needing to be right.
Notice Your Reaction:
- Cutting them off, arguing, or disengaging from the conversation.
Use Mindfulness Techniques:
- Ground yourself by focusing on your breath or a neutral object.
Develop a Response Plan:
- Acknowledge their point, ask for their perspective, and calmly share your reasoning.

4. Dealing with a Difficult Client or Customer

Scenario: A client is frustrated, speaking in a rude tone, and blaming you for an issue.

Recognize Physical Signs:
- Increased heart rate, tightening in the stomach, or sweating.
Identify Emotional Trigger:
- Feeling disrespected or unfairly blamed.
Notice Your Reaction:
- Raising your voice, getting passive-aggressive, or shutting down.
Use Mindfulness Techniques:
- Silently count to 10 before responding to slow down your thoughts.
Develop a Response Plan:
- Stay professional, acknowledge their frustration, and offer a step-by-step solution.

5. Staying Calm Under Pressure at Work

Scenario: You have multiple urgent deadlines, and a coworker suddenly asks for help on something unrelated.

Recognize Physical Signs:
- Fast breathing, scattered thoughts, or tension in your neck.
Identify Emotional Trigger:
- Feeling overwhelmed or frustrated.
Notice Your Reaction:
- Snapping at them or shutting them out.
Use Mindfulness Techniques:
- Take a deep breath and mentally prioritize your workload.
Develop a Response Plan:
- Politely let them know your current priorities and offer a specific time to help later.

Every reaction has a starting point.

Most people let emotions control them because they don’t recognize the signs.

It’s not about ignoring emotions—it’s about understanding them.

Most regrets don’t come from things we didn’t say, but from things we said too quickly.

Pausing gives you the space to think before emotions take over.

The strongest person in the room is the one who stays in control.

Until next time and with lots of love,

Justin