Fight Off Secondhand Stress From Your Colleagues With a "Power Lead"

Stresscan be spread to other people, just like an infection.

The first comment in a conversation often predicts the outcome.

have a go at start your phone calls not with Im swamped or Im so busy.

Instead, start with a breath and calmly say: Its great to talk to you.

you’re able to even use a power lead with nonverbals.

If they cross their arms and grimace, fire back with a smile and a nod of understanding.

Youre not the one who is stressed out, so dont let others rub it off on you.

For more tips on beating back secondhand stress, check out the link below.

Make Yourself Immune to Secondhand Stress| Harvard Business Review

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