Business and Emotions

Great article Paula, it is unfortunate that emotions can literally get in the way of business and personal relationships. This is one of the reasons I appreciate the amazing people that I have met and connected with even more. Thank you for sharing!

Thank`Fred you are a great leader in life and business.

Agreed Paula. It does not just apply to business relations but literally to every area of our lives. One example: negative emotions can lead to ill health - both physical and mental.

Yes Fred. But this does not only apply for business relations. I will write another related article soon.

Tweetmaster, you hit one of the biggest nails on the head as far as dealing with emotions (in business): self control. Those two words work like magic. If one makes the mistake of letting their emotions (especially negative ones) control them, disaster is assured.

Hi Paula, I must say excellent article.People and their feelings often times create many actions positive and negative,must be human nature,I think that`s were self control comes in.Bridle.Hebrew-(1) machcowm (makh-sohm): a muzzle; (2) chacam. (khaw-sam): referring to a guard or control of the head and mouth.Being sure to speak only wise words; and not allow foolishness or idle and sinful words.

This is sure piece and it's a reminder that silence is still one of the greatest virtue all should possess. We really need to be calm and consider what we are about to do in the moment of silence so we don't live to regret our actions.

Business and emotions are mutually exclusive. If you have a business-like approach to your prospects, customers and what you sell, there should be no emotional back-wash. As an example, we all like cuddly little animals. Many of us like big cuddly animals. A meat farmer has to over-come the emotional ties to his products in order to maintain a viable business. Social marketing is NOT social - it is exploitative. We are encouraged to make contact at a personal level with like minded individuals w

Similarly, in social networks shows smoking, alcoholism, as well as voting behavior. or even divorce, altruism and emotion. Yes - and emotions are spreading like a virus. Someone smiles at you and you instinctively smile back at him. It is even possible that emotions do not have individual, but collective existence. Paul very nice article

This is new information for me. Because your article make me more understand about emoticons action, thank you for that mam. I like this article two thumbs for you.

I guess most people know that emotions are a big part in steering their actions. Being aware of this all the time is something else. Often, especially when negative emotions are involved they realize it afterwards when the damage has been done. (OMG I would never have said that normally but I was so mad). So I count to 100, 1000 or longer so I can make funded decisions not based on emotions only.

Thanks for sharing Paula, if we as human beings learn to control our anger we can make better decisions, not just in business but in every area of our lives. Your mistake out of anger, allowed you to experience what happens when you don't take control of your emotions and you have learned a valuable lesson so this is growth and you are able to share your experience so others can grow as well.

I just deleted some comments that said nothing. Like nice, and lets see.

We also need to be aware of the Internet trolls who invade every social network. Especially the 'instigator'. The person who always has to tell you what other people mean or tell you what their motives are. In online networks the troll is guaranteed to jump into a conversation and act like he or she is being 'helpful' when in reality their goal is to pour fuel on the fire.

Though face to face contact is better, written words can and do convey emotions. Written words can hurt just as much as spoken words. A tone of voice can even be imagined in wrtitten words. It is always a challenge to be firm and yet kind at the same time, whether in speaking or writing. Tactfulness is an art that few of us have mastered, especially when our own feeling have been hurt. Disagreements are inevitable in any social discourse but we must all have the attitude of "agreeing to disgaree

Hi Paula been there done that. I try to get along with everybody but when people are abusive to me I get out right away especially when they are not willing to solve the problem in which they created. I have put up with alot of garbage from men and woman that was unnessary. There for I try to find the right kind of people to be involved with that are positive and helpful and not on a ego trip or controling. I have made some nice friends here in aspence. Very good article.

Excellent article Paula. You described very well how emotions, if not managed well, can end up causing a lot of damage that is not necessary. It's a problem that's very common to us human beings. However - just my "2 cents" - I've found that if I ever do ever find myself in a position where my emotions threaten to go into "over drive," one of the best things to do is NOT to strike back immediately - a hard thing to do, I know. Something simple such as counting slowly from 1 to 10 before reacting

Good article! Emotions do play a great role in our daily life. I take care of emotions while commenting on someone's work.

Thanks for this information, this message makes me think of stress management while communicating with others. It is important to have some control on how we interact with others. Maria