AdvertisementPeople who are mentally & emotionally competent accept this fact and strive to understand the emotional dynamics within themselves and their teams. Mentally and emotionally competent people often do these things casually:1. Mentally & emotionally competent people distinguish feeling defensive from acting defensive. Emotionally competent people are willing to be emotionally vulnerableEmotional vulnerability means the willingness to acknowledge your emotions, especially the difficult ones. Mentally & emotionally competent leaders model a healthy relationship with difficult emotions.