When faced with a high-stress project deadline, a leader's ability to manage their emotions and the emotions of their team is crucial. Which of the following strategies is most effective for handling emotions in this scenario?
A) Ignoring personal emotions to always maintain a strict professional demeanor.
B) Encouraging team members to suppress their emotions to focus on the deadline.
C) Recognizing and addressing emotions, providing support to team members, and using emotional
intelligence to navigate challenges.
D) Focusing solely on task completion, considering emotions as secondary to project success.