We may overvalue toughness and undervalue tenderness undervalue for example, or do just the reverse, when in fact both represent important emotional muscles in our lives. The same is true of many opposites; self-control and spontaneity honesty and compassion generosity and thriftiness, openness and discretion, passion and detachment patience and urgency caution and boldness, confidence and humility

COMMON PERFORMANCE BARRIERS

Low energy

Lack of trust in others

Impatience

Lack of integrity

Defensiveness

Indecisive

Negative attitude

Poor communication skills

Critical of others

Poor listening skills

Low stress tolerance

Lack of passion

Moody/irritable

Low self-confidence

Poor team player

Lack of empathy

Inflexible/rigid

Overly dependent

Unfocused

Poor work-life balance

High anxiety

Negative/pessimistic thinking

Poor time management