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At the highest level of any pursuit, the difference between the two top performers in a contest is always mental. One holds it together--while the other falls apart. The same is true in business. Whether you are confronting a crisis, making a pitch, negotiating a deal, or facing a deadline, your mindset can give you the edge. When the Pressure's On brings peak performance principles to the boardroom, revealing five core mental skills that enable professionals to excel while under duress: Goal Setting --become mission-driven Adaptive Thinking --replace negative thoughts with positive ones Stress/Energy Management --keep your cool no matter what Attention Control --maintain focus despite distractions Imagery --see success before it happens Together, the skills form the core of this complete brain-training program, which is packed with guidelines, examples, exercises, assessments, and the latest advances in biofeedback and neuroscience. By learning to harness the power of your mind, you'll achieve extraordinary results when it matters most When "Sully" Sullenberger's plane lost both engines after a takeoff bird strike, the pilot calmly landed the disabled plane in the icy Hudson. When General Eisenhower faced stormy weather on the Normandy coast, he patiently assessed the forecast and picked an optimal time for launching the D-Day invasion. When a young Bill Gates and his nascent operating system were rejected by IBM, he didn't flinch. His company would eventually take IBM's place. How can you also perform as adeptly under extreme duress, whether you're managing a crisis, meeting tight deadlines, or delivering a high-stakes presentation? More than talent, more than education, even more than bravery, what you need to excel is better mental strength. Unlocking the secrets of winning athletes and elite military units, When the Pressure's On identifies the five skills they all use to power through stress, and offers you a conditioning program to develop each one: 1. Goal setting--become mission-driven, pinpointing goals that engage the heart and mind; 2. Adaptive thinking--replace negative thoughts with positive ones, and be open to new ideas; 3. Stress/energy management--keep you cool no matter what, and know how to trigger a relaxation response; 4. Attention control--maintain focus despite distractions, from technology overload to constant interruptions; 5. Imagery--use the creative side of your brain to envision future scenarios and picture yourself reaching your goals. Drawing on decades of research, Louis S. Csoka offers you peak performance techniques, examples, assessments, and the latest insights from the fields of biofeedback and neuroscience that will make the five-point training program clear and easy to perform. His simple exercises will strengthen parts of the brain you didn't even know existed, rewiring your stress responses and helping you exert calm and clear-headed leadership in every situation. Panicking or cracking under pressure can wreak your career. When the Pressure's On will change the way you handle challenging situations and bring out your true leadership potential. -- Inside jacket flaps This book is your secret to harnessing the power of your mind and gaining the competitive edge you need! At the highest level of any pursuit, the outcome is not determined by a difference in skill, talent, or physical preparedness. When the pressure is on, and everything is on the line, the difference between the two top performers is always mental: one will hold it together and shift to a new gear, while the other succumbs to the pressure and falls short of the goal. This is true not only for physical competitions but in the business world as well. Whether you are confronting a crisis, making a pitch, negotiating a deal, or facing a deadline, your mindset can be the difference maker. In When the Pressure's On!, sports psychologist Louis S. Csoka teaches readers how to bring peak performance principles to the boardroom, revealing five core mental skills that enable professionals to excel while under duress: Goal Setting—become mission-driven Adaptive Thinking—replace negative thoughts with positive ones Stress/Energy Management—keep your cool no matter what Attention Control—maintain focus despite distractions Imagery—see success before it happens Packed with guidelines, examples, exercises, assessments, and the latest advances in biofeedback and neuroscience, this book is your guide to success. Together, the five skills form the core of Csoka's proven complete brain-training program shared in this invaluable resource. At the highest level of any pursuit, the final outcome is not determined by a difference in skill, talent, or physical preparedness. When the pressure is on, and everything is on the line, the difference between the two top performers is always mental: one will hold it together and shift to a new gear, while the other succumbs to the pressure and falls short of the goal. This is true not only for physical competitions but in the business world as well. Whether you are confronting a crisis, making a pitch, negotiating a deal, or facing a deadline, your mindset can be the difference maker. In When the Pressure’s On!, sports psychologist Louis S. Csoka teaches readers how to bring peak performance principles to the boardroom, revealing five core mental skills that enable professionals to excel while under duress:• Goal Setting--become mission-driven • Adaptive Thinking--replace negative thoughts with positive ones • Stress/Energy Management--keep your cool no matter what • Attention Control--maintain focus despite distractions • Imagery--see success before it happensTogether, the five skills form the core of Csoka’s proven complete brain-training program shared in this invaluable resource. Packed with guidelines, examples, exercises, assessments, and the latest advances in biofeedback and neuroscience, When the Pressure’s On! is your secret to harnessing the power of your mind and gaining the competitive edge you need! Cover 1 CONTENTS 7 FOREWORD 9 INTRODUCTION 14 1 THE UNTAPPED POWER OF MENTAL STRENGTH 23 2 ASSESSING YOUR MENTAL STRENGTHS 34 3 THE FIVE-POINT PLAN FOR LEADERSHIP AND PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE 40 4 GOAL SETTING 56 5 ADAPTIVE THINKING 75 6 STRESS AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT 88 7 ATTENTION CONTROL 126 8 IMAGERY 136 9 PRACTICE METHODS 154 10 PEAK PERFORMANCE APPLIED 162 EPILOGUE 194 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 197 NOTES 198 INDEX 201 A 201 B 201 C 201 D 201 E 201 F 201 G 201 H 201 I 201 J 201 L 201 M 201 N 202 O 202 P 202 R 202 S 202 T 202 U 202 V 202 Y 202 FREE SAMPLE CHAPTER FROM SUCCESS UNDER STRESS 204 ABOUT AMACOM 224 Foreword Introduction The untapped power of mental strength Assessing your mental strengths The five point plan for leadership and performance excellence Goal setting Adaptive thinking Stress-energy management Attention control Imagery Practice methods Peak performance applied.