A thermometer reads the room. A thermostat sets it.
Most people walk into a meeting and adjust to the energy around them. A leader walks in and the room adjusts to them.
When tension rises, they don't amplify it. When uncertainty spreads, they provide clarity. When emotions run high, they remain steady.
Calm under pressure isn't weakness — it's the highest form of control. Your nervous system is contagious. People borrow emotional cues from the person they trust most.
Be the thermostat. Set the temperature.