Day 5 – Impulse is human. The response is strategic.

Have you ever caught yourself rolling your eyes, sighing loudly, or making a snarky remark you regretted five minutes later? Welcome to the real world. Even with the best intentions, our emotions sometimes overflow.

And when you’re a leader, people expect you to stay exemplary — calm, even when a client yells, a colleague misses the obvious, or a project spirals out of control. But suppressing anger or frustration all day isn’t sustainable — nor desirable.

PSC 5 is the ability to control your impulses. It’s not about “holding everything in.” It’s about recognizing your emotional signals, understanding their roots, and choosing a response that reflects who you are — one that builds instead of breaks.

Why is it vital for a leader?

Because in a role of influence, an impulsive reaction can be costly:
– A climate of fear within the team
– A strategic mistake caused by a rushed decision
– A loss of credibility or collective engagement

But on the flip side, too much emotional control can make you shut down, dull your creativity, your enthusiasm, or even your ability to set boundaries.

What PSC 5 offers is balance:

– Identify triggers of strong reactions
– Welcome emotional surges without denying them
– Channel that energy into a resource for your message or your actions
– Express yourself with fairness and authenticity, at the right time and in the right way

In leadership, anger or indignation can be legitimate — even necessary. The key is not to let them drive your choices.

💡 In today’s audio, I present PSC 5, its importance, and its benefits.

Micro-action of the day:
👉 Think of a recent situation where you overreacted (or didn’t react when you should have).
✍️ Write what you felt, and what you wish you had expressed if you’d had the right tools.
💬 Rephrase that message, with firmness and calm.

Tomorrow: PSC 6 – Achieving goals. Because success is also a matter of well-being.
See you tomorrow,
Krumma