Performing Under Pressure

Hendrie Weisinger and J. P. Pawliw-Fry

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The Science of doing your best when it matters

STEP 1

Have your team read the getAbstract summary "Performing under Pressure".

STEP 2

Schedule a team meeting to discuss the questions.

STEP 3

Have a discussion with your team or reflect on the questions.

Discussion Questions:

What three features cause anxiety and fear and can undermine your performance?
The authors list several strategies for tackling pressure. Which of these resonate with you and would be helpful the next time you feel pressure?
Explain the "COTE of Armor" attributes.

Take away:

Boost your ability to deal with pressure by understanding it and working to counter it. Authors Hendrie Weisinger and J.P. Pawliw-Fry explain the difference between pressure and stress and offer “pressure solutions” to help you when you must perform.

“Because our brains are hardwired to attend to important tasks first.”

Hendrie Weisiger and J. P. Pawliw-Fry
Authors – Performing under Pressure

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