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CEO Stan Kostka explains how emotions distort leadership decisions

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Stan Kostka, CEO of YouMatch, argues that leadership decisions are often driven by emotions rather than logic. He introduces the concept of an 'emotional meaning unit' (EMU), which is the meaning unconsciously assigned to an emotional trigger and mistaken for objective reality. Kostka advises leaders to first acknowledge and observe their emotions before analyzing data or making decisions to avoid flawed choices based on assumptions. AI

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CEO Stan Kostka explains how emotions distort leadership decisions

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Stan Kos, Forbes Councils Member ·

    EMU: The Hidden Narrative Distorting Your Leadership Decisions

    Many leaders try to move as quickly as possible from emotion to facts, which can lead to flawed decisions based on assumptions rather than evidence.

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