Andrew Yee
1y ago
I help leaders build systems and habits to get things done. I write about individual productivity, operational effectiveness, and spiritual formation.
Being a project manager means needing to manage your emotions.
It means:
You can't tell everyone how you really feel about what's going on.
You may need to suppress your frustration when someone shares an update you don't appreciate.
You may feel lonely because no else sees the totality of the project like you do. You may have to hold that loneliness because others have a hard time relating to your situation.
Other people get to present their problems to you. You likely cannot present your problems to them.
Your stress, anxiety, frustration, sadness, and concern will ripple through the project if you start expressing them.
You need to be gracious when other people blow up on you (especially if they're a superior). Other people will not be so gracious with you.
You may feel overlooked or overburdened because of how much you do behind the scenes. You may not have others you can share this with.
Such is the reality of being a project manager. As you see, learning to manage your emotions successfully will help you navigate these situations and more.