The Reactivity Trap: Why Even Effective Leaders Snap—and How to Stop It

The Reactivity Trap: Why Even Effective Leaders Snap—and How to Stop It

Emotional reactivity is one of the greatest saboteurs of leadership. It can erupt like a brushfire—sudden, hot, and damaging. And for those of us who lead teams, it can undermine trust, stifle collaboration, and leave us emotionally drained. But we don’t have to lead this way—even in the heat of emotional intensity. That’s where Marshall…