In today’s trials and tribulations in our resilient country, we need more Thermostat Leaders! 

A thermostat is a device that controls the heating and cooling of equipment. 

Being a thermostat leader means that you can set the tone, mindset, and temperature of your country and organization, by having these 3 things:

1. Temperament and Discernment

You cannot be a thermostat for someone else until you can be one for yourself. These two traits will establish our ability as a leader to control our own emotions, allowing us to find and focus on reality. One of the most important things that any leader must do is to find the truth and reality of each situation. Not allowing ourselves to be emotionally hijacked gives us the mental strength to discern the truth and find solutions to our problems. Once everyone sees that their leadership is clear and calm, then everyone will feel the security to allow them to take another step.

2. Trusting Relationships

Just as a thermostat is connected to the machine it regulates, so, too, does trust connect us to the people that we lead. Trust can be established by connecting to people on a personal basis, speaking words of life into them, accentuating the positive, and being present with them by giving them your full attention. Once people trust us, they will gain a sense of security and they will become more apt to tackle their most difficult challenges together. Trust helps everyone to take another step. Once trust is established, fears will turn into fuel, then everyone will take another step.

3. Conflict Management Skills

Are you a peacemaker? A simple proverb that starts the peace process is: soft words turn away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger. So how do we resolve conflict? 

      P. E. A. C. E.

• Plan a peace conference--go with love and understanding. 
• Empathize with their feelings; listen to understand not to reply. 
• Attack the problem, not the person. 
• Cooperate--if you are wise, you will compromise.
• Emphasize reconciliation--reestablish the relationship.

These things will help the leader control the emotions, focus, and determination in a culture bombarded by any type of circumstance. Once our people know that we value our relationship with them, even in negative or ambiguous circumstances, energy will skyrocket, and everyone will take another step.

Remember it is okay to be uncertain, but it is not okay to be unclear. We must be an oak tree and solid ground, so we can be a Thermostat Leader for our country and all of those around us!

Are you a thermostat or do you get emotionally hijacked?

How does that affect the outcome of a situation when you become emotionally hijacked?

Which one will help you take another step: Being Emotionally Hijacked or Being a Thermostat?

What are some ways that you can control your emotions?

Needing some support and coaching on how to stop from being emotionally hijacked, please reach out to me greg@findyourwinningedge.com or call me at 318-230-6481.

Love to hear your success stories of being a thermostat at home or at work!

Love when you are getting W’s and being successful!