Approaches To Stay Patient With Challenging Projects

How a simple pause becomes the game changer in high-stakes decisions. One business strategy I've found invaluable over the years is the importance of pausing and "sleeping on" responses during a contentious interaction. Here are some example situations: - When receiving critical feedback from stakeholders or clients that feels personal or unjust. - During heated negotiations with high stakes, emotions run hotter. - In moments of internal conflict, be it with team dynamics or decision-making clashes. Waiting a day can make a world of difference. - A night's rest provides the emotional detachment needed to approach the situation more objectively. - Time allows for the gathering of more information and perspectives, leading to a well-rounded understanding. - It enables crafting a thoughtful, strategic response rather than a reactive one. So use this strategy to set yourself up for leadership success. This approach: - Demonstrates patience, wisdom, and control, reinforcing your leadership stature. - Leads to more balanced and effective decisions, avoiding the pitfalls of snap judgments. - Shows respect for all parties involved, often leading to more amicable resolutions and stronger professional relationships. In leadership, the race isn't always won by the swift but by those who navigate with wisdom and foresight. 

Your stress response is killing your reputation. 12 phrases to earn respect under pressure: ⚡️ I used to think staying calm meant staying silent. But silence isn’t strategy — it’s surrender. In high-pressure moments, how you speak is how you lead. These 12 grounded phrases change the game: ⚡️ 1) ❌ Don’t say: "I have to fix this now"   ↳ Say: "Let me pause and respond with clarity"   ↳ Put hand on chest. Anchors your energy inward. 2) ❌ Don’t say: "This always happens to me"   ↳ Say: "I’ve seen this before—I can handle it"   ↳ Shift posture upright. Reclaims self-belief. 3) ❌ Don’t say: "Why can’t they figure it out?"   ↳ Say: "Let me help clarify the next step"   ↳ Take a slow breath. Leads with empathy. 4) ❌ Don’t say: "I’m falling behind"   ↳ Say: "I’ll prioritize what matters most"   ↳ Glance at calendar. Regain perspective. 5) ❌ Don’t say: "I can’t deal with this today"   ↳ Say: "I’ll revisit this when I’m centered"   ↳ Stand up and stretch. Shift state physically. 6) ❌ Don’t say: "I’m so done with this"   ↳ Say: "Let’s take a breath and reset together"   ↳ Place both feet on the ground. Grounding matters. 7) ❌ Don’t say: "I don’t know how to respond"   ↳ Say: "Let me reflect before I reply"   ↳ Look up briefly. Reorients your mental space. 8) ❌ Don’t say: "I’ll just push through it"   ↳ Say: "I want to do this well, not just fast"   ↳ Step back from screen. Protects intention. 9) ❌ Don’t say: "It’s all too much"   ↳ Say: "Let’s simplify and focus on one piece"   ↳ Use hands to map ideas visually. Calms chaos. 10) ❌ Don’t say: "This is exhausting"   ↳ Say: "I’ll rest so I can return strong"   ↳ Close eyes for 30 seconds. Reboot awareness. 11) ❌ Don’t say: "This isn’t fair"   ↳ Say: "What can I learn from this moment?"   ↳ Drop shoulders. Releases resistance to reality. 12) ❌ Don’t say: "Nothing ever goes right"   ↳ Say: "This is hard—and I’m still here"   ↳ Hand on heart. Affirms resilience. That next high-pressure moment is on its way. How you respond is always up to you. Choose presence — on purpose ✨ Which phrase speaks to you today? ♻️ Repost to help your network stay grounded under pressure 🔔 Follow Marco Franzoni for more tools to lead with presence and clarity

I recently had an intense meeting with an aggressive audit client. Dealing with high-pressure situations and managing stress is part of the job. But this meeting was a lesson in patience, empathy, and strategic communication. Here are 5 invaluable lessons I learned in those exhausting 2 hours: 1. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀:    In face of aggressive questioning,    emotional neutrality is key.        Stick to the data, the facts,    and the audit issues. 2. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱, 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁:    Emotional reactions can    escalate conflict.        A calm, collected response    can help diffuse tension. 3. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆:    Often, aggression comes    from feeling unheard.        Active listening shows    respect for their views and    can smooth the conversation. 4. 𝗕𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹:    Standing your ground is critical,    but it's important to maintain respect.        Our words reflect our professional integrity. 5. 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲:    Post meeting, it's crucial to destress.        A few minutes of deep breathing,    a walk, or even a cup of tea    can help reset your emotional state. Have you faced similar situations? How do you deal with aggressive clients? ---------------------------------- Hi there, I'm Rob. I teach people (especially auditors) how to become awesome. ---------------------------------- Repost ♻️ if you found this useful Let's Connect --->Robert Berry #thatauditguy #internalaudit