You must keep your cool as a leader. Especially when emotions are running hot in a heated competition. It is why we look for high emotional intelligence (EQ) in leaders for very competitive positions. EQ includes self-control and self-awareness.
You must be self-aware enough to know when you’re running hot. Use self-control to calm down, deescalate, and live to fight another day; regardless of what someone else did to you or your team. It doesn’t matter whether you’re on a NCAA basketball team or a leader in Silicon Valley. If you think it’s justifiable to lose control because you have been wronged, don’t expect to be in charge for long.
