Michael Toebe

This source request is for an interview that will become an article in the Reputation Intelligence newsletter on the Substack platform. If this appeals to you, please closely read and precisely follow the brief, important points below before proceeding to the interview questions. --------------------------------------- 1. Briefly introduce yourself. 2. No use of AI. 3. Copy and paste the questions (and question numbers) into your reply. Create a new paragraph, with space between the question and your answer. This is easier on the eyes and brain. 4. No backlinks offered yet your name, brief professional title, expertise and business are highlighted and added to article tags for SEO purposes. 5. Please send a professional headshot, perfectly focused and medium large to accompany the article. ------------------------ INTERVIEW Copy and paste the questions (and question numbers into your reply and leave a space between each question and your answers). Please, no AI. 1) How a leader responds to stress, for themselves and in front of their people matters. How important is it for anyone, especially in leadership, to expertly or skillfully manage their distress around their people, in and out of meetings? 2) How does a person develop this competence? Please speak concisely, in narrative form and not a checklist. 3) What trust, relationship and reputation benefits can anyone, leaders or not, earn and accrue by managing their stress, specifically around their people or as colleagues?