Leaders diffuse emotionally charged situations

We've all been there. Someone storms into a room that you can tell the something is about to happen...and it's not going to be good. Leaders have to find ways to move through all sorts of different environments and situations. This week, we examine what it could look like for leaders to diffuse sticky situations.

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