Skydeck Making Peace with Anger
Jan 24, 2022
Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, shares his transformative journey through anger management. He recounts how a personal crisis exposed his struggles, leading him to therapy and enlightening revelations about his emotions. Walker discusses the shift from aggressive to scalable leadership, highlighting clearer expectations that improved team results. He emphasizes vulnerability as a strength that deepened friendships and reinforced workplace bonds. Ultimately, he shares valuable insights aiming to help others navigate their own challenges.
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Anger Triggered By Marital Crisis
- Willy Walker's anger became a crisis when his wife told him she wanted a separation and divorce.
- He realized his intensity and control tactics couldn't solve personal problems the way they solved business issues.
Book Led To Therapy
- After a sleepless night, Sheila handed Willy Taking Charge of Anger and he devoured it.
- He began meeting Dr. Robert Ney and learned his anger came from unmet expectations and desire for control.
Expectations Drive Anger
- Willy realized his anger sprang from unrealistic expectations and a need to control outcomes.
- Accepting that the world falls short of his standards reduced frequent anger triggers like bad drivers or imperfect teams.
