Horses have the fastest reaction time of any animal on earth. As prey animals, their life depends on it. If one horse detects a predator, an entire herd will go from grazing to full gallop in seconds. Yet the minute the danger passes, the herd leader immediately goes back to grazing, and the rest of the herd follows suit. None of the horses blames the herd member for making them move, ruminates on how close they came to death, or wonders why God invented lions in the first place. Their emotional agility is astounding.
How is your emotional agility? Can you bring fresh energy and perspective to each situation as it arises, then transition back to the present quickly and seamlessly? If so, you provide the steady guidance that helps your team optimize their efforts, minimize disruption, and stay on track.
