The sentiment that moods and emotions should be suppressed rather than expressed has deep roots in our corporate and entrepreneur world. Emotional displays are often deemed unprofessional or as a sign of poor leadership, based on the belief that good leaders must always appear composed and in control of themselves.
When I was young, my Dad was a huge fan of western movies. I grew up with Gary Cooper, John Wayne, Burt Lancaster, Lee Marvin and Yul Brynner as my heroes.