Sometimes when I just knew things were headed inexorably downhill, I left the office, rescheduled my meetings, and said, “Today is just one of those days—don’t make it worse than it already is.” There are moments where you simply cannot function as a human, never mind a leader, and you need to recognize them and walk out the door. Don’t make a bad decision because you’re frustrated and overworked—get your head on straight and come in fresh the next day.
