"My Secret to Staying Focused Under Pressure" with Russell Wilson
Athletes train their bodies to run faster, jump higher, throw farther — so why don't they train their minds, too? Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson talks about the power of "neutral thinking," which helps him thrive under pressure (both on the field and off) — and shows how you can use this mindset to make the right moves in your own life.
ARTICLE OF THE MONTH: "Why Gratitude Makes Leaders More Effective" by John Rampton
Recently I had one of those days. Although nothing catastrophic happened, there were a series of minor events that didn't make for a good day. In turn — as a result of my mood — many of the daily road bumps felt worse than they really were. By the end of the day, I was exhausted and frustrated.
However, I didn’t want to spend what time I had left in the day feeling this crummy. It wasn’t fair to my family or me. The last thing I wanted was to be short with them or to lose sleep because I was tossing and turning. So, I took a few minutes for myself and focused on all the things that went right today. I also reflected on all the small things that made the day awesome.
And guess what? I didn’t just feel better. I felt amazing.
It may sound strange, but this is the power of gratitude. It’s one of the most effective ways to become not only a better leader but also a better person. But, if you are not convinced about this, let’s explain why leaders should practice gratitude and how they can do so every day.
How gratitude makes you a better leader.
Before I discuss how gratitude can make you a better leader — I think everyone should be aware of why we know about the gratitude hook. The effects of gratitude were studied in the works of Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D., at the University of California, Davis. Emmons studied the impact of gratitude on physical health, psychological well-being, and on our relationships with others. Immersed in this work for over a decade, Emmons found that gratitude comes with the following benefits:
Resources to Lead Effectively Amid COVID-19 by Harvard Business Publishing
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