When leading a team, managers need to manage their emotions.

There are several reasons for this:

1- The first is that emotions can come out and influence those around them. Employees are likely to
reciprocate or be influenced by the manager's emotional response. When managers are angry, their team
is likely to feel our anger, even if it is not directed at them. When they are sad, their team may feel
frustrated and demotivated. Just as negative emotions are contagious, so are positive emotions.
2- The second reason is that managing their emotions is a great way to model for their team. If managers
can stay calm under pressure and maintain positive emotions during difficult times, their team is more
likely to follow suit and be inspired to do the same.
3- Finally, knowing how to manage emotions can help managers in difficult situations such as conflicts,
heated discussions, crises, etc. Stay in control during these difficult times and prove to be a more effective
leader.

The emotional culture in a workplace can help predict workplace outcomes. Here are some basic ways
that emotions in the workplace affect the organization:
1- A pleasant work environment attracts top talent - A fun and supportive atmosphere among colleagues
not only attracts the best employees, but also increases retention and engagement.
2- Too much of a good thing - Too much entertainment or camaraderie can inhibit critical thinking and
lead to decreased productivity.
3- Excessive stress impairs brain performance - Stress has been shown to cause problems with memory,
attention, impulse control and mental flexibility. For this reason, workplaces that are overly disciplined or
neglect to foster a positive emotional culture can lead to less productive employees.
4- Emotional Burnout Leads to Burnout - Burnout is seen as a result of low morale in the workplace that
persists over a long period of time. This can be due to a number of workplace issues, such as feeling
undervalued at work, lack of influence, or lack of camaraderie among team members.
5- Positive emotions lead to innovation - When workers feel safe to express themselves and are
encouraged to take risks, they are more likely to come up with new ideas. And when those ideas are met
with support and enthusiasm, they are more likely to become successful products or services.

Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to be aware of and deal with one's own emotions as well as the
emotions of others. It includes self-awareness, empathy, and self-regulation. Unlike conventional
intelligence, which focuses on cognitive skills, EI involves understanding and managing emotions.
In the workplace, emotional intelligence can be a valuable asset in managing relationships, having
difficult conversations, and resolving conflicts. Those who are emotionally intelligent can create a more
positive and productive work environment.
When facing good and bad news, explain the positive aspects first so the audience starts forming an
opinion based on these, not on any negative ones. Afterward, you can mention the negative points,
knowing that they will now have a significantly smaller impact. Don't make the mistake of trying to get
the negative part out of the way first. So, with every report, every presentation, every message, don't start
by asking, "Do you want to hear the good news or the bad news first?" start with the positive!