evidence: Austrian psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl once wrote, "Between stimulus and response, there is a space. This space is an opportunity to exercise our leadership. By pausing, we can see all the available moves, rather than reacting impulsively or following the known path. Workplace culture values productivity and speed, often at the expense of effectiveness. [...] There are endless moments to practice with the power of the pause — to elongate the space between the action happening and our response. Next time you’re in a team meeting and feel the urge to respond quickly, pause for a moment instead. When engaging in a heated discussion, account for your own emotions and motivations — as well as those of others in the room — before choosing an appropriate response.