level-headed

Seemingly new to the job, POTUS, presented as a level-headed leader, has been barely briefed on the workings of the nuclear football and asks the aide carrying the briefcase to run down the responses.

He admitted that he wanted more information about the case released to the public, but insisted on a level-headed and methodical approach.

“Candace definitely led the way. … A strong veteran presence for us to keep us level-headed. And once we got to the playoffs, we flipped the switch.”

Padilla, the son of Mexican immigrants, is known to be a level-headed guy.

“The most important thing right now is to stay level-headed and prepare well for state.”