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Hey Everyone!,
The Secret to Staying Composed Under
Pressure
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While process may structure our movement forward, purpose is the keel of
composure. If life and work were always a box of chocolates, then composure wouldn’t be
necessary. Composure is all about our ability to show up well during the
highest-pressure moments – standing firmly in who we are while remaining
open to the needs and perspective of others. For some, pressure moves us to pay
more attention to what we think, need or feel. For others, the temptation is to focus
our attention on what others need. Either way, there is a strong temptation to react
out of compulsion as opposed to intention. Pressure is the constant for all of us.The variable is how we handle it.
After nearly two decades of studying
leaders and their capacity to compose
themselves when it matters most, three
things have become clear:
- Pressure is a reality.
- We all have emotional tendencies under pressure.
- And, if we were to be more intentional in our response, it could have an exponential impact on us and on the experience of everyone within our influence.
If being our best selves under pressure is the key, then what has our research and
experience on leaders under pressure taught us about the secret to being more
composed? Three powerful variables emerged as the key ingredients.
Sense of Purpose
While process may structure our movement forward, purpose is the keel of
composure. The most powerful variable impacting a leader’s capacity to compose
themselves under pressure was a sense of purpose – a clear and defined reason
for being in the situation in the first place. They understood their “why.” Being clear
about your purpose in the situation changes your perspective regardless of how
frustrated others become, or how much pressure you feel. Knowing cognitive and
thoughtful foundation to lean into when others begin to question you, or when you
question yourself.
Pressure is the constant for all of us. The variable is how we
handle it
Focusing on Potential
A close second in impact to sense of purpose was an ability to focus on
possibilities and potential when everyone else around you may be spinning out of
control and seeing barriers to progress. While optimism is seeing a half full glass
of water and pessimism is seeing a half empty glass, a focus on potential is
realizing you have half a glass of water and considering what you could do with
that. When combined with purpose, a focus on what could be, as opposed to what
isn’t, is a powerful recipe for composure.
Taking It Personally
Finally, a high sense of purpose and focus on potential was shown to be most powerful for those who take things personally — which is most of us. Pressure has this uncanny ability to make us reactive and reduce our objectivity but identifying purpose and intentionally looking for potential is crucial. That powerful and intentional combination was the key to showing up our best in the most challenging moments – for their sake and for ours.
Taking It Personally
Finally, a high sense of purpose and focus on potential was shown to be most powerful for those who take things personally — which is most of us. Pressure has this uncanny ability to make us reactive and reduce our objectivity but identifying purpose and intentionally looking for potential is crucial. That powerful and intentional combination was the key to showing up our best in the most challenging moments – for their sake and for ours.
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Sameer
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