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Keep Emotion Out of the Boardroom | Grit in the Boardroom

June 11, 2026 / 00:45

This episode features discussions on luck, decision-making, and emotional intelligence in personal and professional contexts.

The conversation highlights the role of luck in achieving success, with emphasis on making the right choices. A guest reflects on how choices can lead to different outcomes.

Advice is given on maintaining emotional control, suggesting that being overly emotional can lead to negative perceptions. The guest points out that people often remember the worst aspects of someone's behavior.

Overall, the episode encourages listeners to be considered in their actions and to understand how they are perceived by others.

TLDR

Luck and choices shape success; emotional control is crucial.

Episode

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People must have thought, "She's a pain." >> But, it's got you where you are today,
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right? >> Yes and no. I think luck plays an enormous amount in getting where you
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are. Often, there are choices. You make the right choice, things roll out for you. You make the wrong choice, they
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come to a juddering standstill. >> What advice would you give to others? >> Keep emotion out of it. Always be
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considered. Remember that people always remember the worst bits about you. >> You've had me thinking about that now.
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That's interesting. >> true, I think. If you're terribly emotional about things, if you're really
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sharp and confrontational about things, people might remember the confrontation,
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but they don't remember the substance of it.

Episode Highlights

  • The Role of Luck in Success
    Luck significantly influences where you end up in life, alongside your choices.
    “Luck plays an enormous amount in getting where you are.”
    @ 00m 04s
    June 11, 2026
  • Advice on Emotional Decision-Making
    Keeping emotions in check can lead to better decision-making.
    “Keep emotion out of it. Always be considered.”
    @ 00m 16s
    June 11, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • Luck plays an enormous amount in getting where you are.
    Keep Emotion Out of the Boardroom | Grit in the Boardroom
  • Keep emotion out of it. Always be considered.
    Keep Emotion Out of the Boardroom | Grit in the Boardroom
  • People always remember the worst bits about you.
    Keep Emotion Out of the Boardroom | Grit in the Boardroom

Key Moments

  • Reflection on Choices00:04
  • Advice on Emotions00:16
  • Perception of Others00:20
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