Perspective
Mar. 19, 2016
Fight, flight or freeze
In a professional setting, fear can translate into avoidance behaviors or defense mechanisms that could cloud your ability to be an effective decision-maker and leader. By Neda Mansoorian
Neda A. Mansoorian
Mansoorian Law PCEmail: neda@mansoorianlaw.com
Santa Clara Univ SOL; Santa Clara CA
Fear of the unknown, of conflict, of failure, and of change are all commonly experienced as the emotion of anxiety. In a professional setting, these emotions can translate into avoidance behaviors or defense mechanisms that could cloud your ability to be an effective decision-maker and leader.
The emotion of fear generally alerts you to the possibility that your physical self might be harmed, which in turn motivates you to...
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