People mirror their leader’s emotion, especially under duress. The normal pattern follows a chain of emotions. Calm produces calm. Panic produces panic. Fortunately, or unfortunately, teams naturally follow their leader’s example. Leaders who learn how to stay emotionally even in high-pressure moments do their teams a tremendous service. In the cool and collected climate created by a composed leader, teams and leaders make better decisions and perform with more confidence. Those leaders who freak out under pressure undermine their credibility and make everyone around them feel anxious and unsettled.