Thinking on your feet is a vital skill for a leader. Even more so when under pressure. Being able to manage competing information, sense-make, synthesise and strategise, whilst also humaning are vital skills in any leader's kete.
On a recent trip to Melbourne, a couple of news events created debate. This then sparked a conversation about the gap between emoting and feeling. The comment was made that we emote so much about things, yet care so little about others.