As a person who worked for years to overcome what some see as a short fuse (successfully, thank you), I couldn’t agree more with this approach. I thrive in environments where I am given room to be passionate and vocal (with healthy, appropriate boundaries–no abusive behaviors allowed EVER).

I was often hired for my passion and devotion, but then coerced into burying it. I was then confused and resentful when I was “shamed” and manipulated into compliance. I also know when I am wrong. In productive, healthy environments, I always come back within hours, sometimes minutes, with a commitment to moving forward in a productive way.

I’ve also learned it’s best to give “quiet” folks their room to “steep” and adjust, too. We have a rule in our business and in my personal life: If a topic is “hot” we get it out in the open, then come back 24 hours later to work out the details. MAGIC.

Very true.