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Comment on Black History Month? Black History Years! by Mitch Mitchell

Mitch Mitchell — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:29:17 +0000

Thanks Mickey; I definitely agree with your statement, but since that’s not reality I guess the country will have to make do with what it has.

Comment on Black History Month? Black History Years! by Mickey

Mickey — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:28:36 +0000

Going to college was very eye opening to me, to say the least. As African Americans, Hispanics, are almost completey forgotten in the history textbooks and I’m not sure why. America’s history is everyone’s history who lives here, so all races and nationalities, especially those on who’s backs America was built should definitely be talked about.
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Comment on Controlling Your Emotions by Mitch Mitchell

Mitch Mitchell — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:45:55 +0000

Carl, I’d disagree with that. I never once yelled at anyone at work, nor have I ever yelled at anyone in my personal life. Now, I will admit that I’ve gotten my point across in other ways, but never by yelling because you can’t take that back.

Comment on Controlling Your Emotions by Mitch Mitchell

Mitch Mitchell — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:44:31 +0000

I can agree with that one Troy, and then later they’re complaining because they didn’t support the position to begin with but never said anything. In those cases there’s nothing you can do except tell the person to speak up next time.

Comment on Controlling Your Emotions by Mitch Mitchell

Mitch Mitchell — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:43:34 +0000

Good point Steve, people have to want to change the behavior. Actually, I think I was calmer when I was younger because I didn’t have close to the types of pressures I sometimes have now. I know I had better control overall back then, except when it came to SU basketball games, where I have infinitely better control now. lol

Comment on Controlling Your Emotions by Mitch Mitchell

Mitch Mitchell — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:42:05 +0000

That’s an interesting statement Marjorie. I’m not sure I totally agree, having mainly worked with women through most of my business life, but in general I think most people fight to control their emotions or how they show them when times get intense.

Comment on Controlling Your Emotions by Carl

Carl — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:55:13 +0000

Controlling emotion is critical, especially for manager. I have never been a person that was able to control my emotions completely, probably because I am taking everything regarding work very personal which I don’t think is weakness, but exactly the opposite. Yelling doesn’t lead to any good, but sometimes is necessary.
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Comment on Controlling Your Emotions by Troy Breiland

Troy Breiland — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:54:19 +0000

It’s pretty clear that losing your temper has bad consequences. That doesn’t mean, however, that we need to suppress our opinions – Confrontation is a normal part of everyone’s life. I’ve been in far too many meetings where important decisions aren’t made because someone is afraid of a few ruffled feathers.

Comment on Controlling Your Emotions by Steve Borek

Steve Borek — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:00:16 +0000

It’s very hard for most people to control their emotions. I mean, they’ve been practicing this behavior all their lives. I’ve done almost a 180 on the emotional reaction front vs. when I was in my 20′s or 30′s. It’s called Emotional Intelligence. To change, you must be intentional about the change you want to see. The shift is easier with consistent practice. Simply hit the pause button once you receive stimuli. Breathe, contemplate, then respond.
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Comment on Controlling Your Emotions by Marjorie

Marjorie — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:19:53 +0000

I think this is absolutely true about women and I think it stems from our empathetic and nurturing natures. It is not that we consciously hide our emotions but most women always think of the other person first and how they will be affected by what we do or say. This is in contrast to men who are more egocentric and able to easily voice their feelings without regard to the effect on the parties involved.
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