Overview
Politicians often aim to reassure the public in moments of crisis by stating that they will assess the situation ‘calm and rationally’ or that they ‘won’t let their emotions get in the way’. Discuss why political leaders are sometimes better advised to pay close attention to their own emotions or the emotions of others to take good decisions.
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