HBR 10 Must Reads on Mental Toughness with Bonus Interview: Post Traumatic Growth

HBR's 10 Must Reads on Mental Toughness (with bonus interview "Post-Traumatic Growth and Building Resilience" with Martin Seligman) (HBR's 10 Must Reads)

by Harvard Business Review

4.6 out of 5

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Mental toughness is a critical skill for success in business and in life. It allows us to persevere through challenges, bounce back from setbacks, and achieve our goals. The good news is that mental toughness can be learned and developed. And one of the best ways to do that is to learn from those who have already mastered it.

That's why we've compiled this list of 10 must-reads on mental toughness from Harvard Business Review. These articles are packed with insights and advice from leading experts in the field. They will help you develop the mental toughness you need to succeed in any situation.

1. The Myth of the Strong Leader

In this article, HBR editor-at-large Boris Groysberg argues that the traditional view of leadership - as a role that requires strength, toughness, and aggression - is outdated. Instead, he says, the most effective leaders are those who are self-aware, empathetic, and collaborative.

2. The Power of Mental Toughness

In this article, psychologist Angela Duckworth argues that mental toughness is a key ingredient for success in life. She defines mental toughness as "the ability to persist in the face of setbacks and adversity." Duckworth says that mental toughness can be developed through practice, and she offers a number of tips for how to do this.

3. How to Build Resilience

In this article, psychologist Amy Wrzesniewski offers a number of strategies for building resilience. She says that resilience is "the ability to bounce back from setbacks and challenges." Wrzesniewski says that resilience can be developed by cultivating a positive attitude, focusing on your strengths, and building a strong support network.

4. The Research Is Clear: Long Hours Backfire for People - and for Companies

In this article, researchers Morten Hansen and Srdjan Divac argue that working long hours is actually counterproductive. They say that long hours lead to burnout, decreased productivity, and increased turnover. Hansen and Divac recommend that managers create a culture of work-life balance and encourage their employees to take breaks and vacations.

5. Mindfulness Can Help You Be More Productive - and Less Stressed

In this article, psychologist Amishi Jha argues that mindfulness can help us improve our focus, productivity, and stress levels. She says that mindfulness is "the ability to pay attention to the present moment without judgment." Jha offers a number of exercises that can help us practice mindfulness, such as meditation and yoga.

6. Why You Should Stop Trying to Be Positive All the Time

In this article, psychologist Barbara Fredrickson argues that we should stop trying to be positive all the time. She says that negative emotions can actually be helpful, because they can motivate us to take action and solve problems. Fredrickson encourages us to embrace our negative emotions and use them to our advantage.

7. The Grit Factor

In this article, psychologist Angela Duckworth argues that grit is a more important predictor of success than talent. She defines grit as "the ability to sustain effort over time despite setbacks and challenges." Duckworth says that grit can be developed through practice, and she offers a number of tips for how to do this.

8. How to Develop Mental Resilience

In this article, psychologist Amy Wrzesniewski offers a number of strategies for developing mental resilience. She says that mental resilience is "the ability to bounce back from setbacks and challenges." Wrzesniewski says that mental resilience can be developed by cultivating a positive attitude, focusing on your strengths, and building a strong support network.

9. The Science of Self-Compassion

In this article, psychologist Kristin Neff argues that self-compassion is a key ingredient for mental toughness. She defines self-compassion as "the ability to treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding that you would offer a friend." Neff says that self-compassion can help us reduce stress, improve our mood, and boost our motivation.

10. Post-Traumatic Growth: How to Build Resilience After a Tragedy

In this article, psychologist Richard Tedeschi and psychologist Lawrence Calhoun discuss post-traumatic growth. They define post-traumatic growth as "the positive changes that can occur in a person's life after they have experienced a traumatic event." Tedeschi and Calhoun offer a

HBR's 10 Must Reads on Mental Toughness (with bonus interview "Post-Traumatic Growth and Building Resilience" with Martin Seligman) (HBR's 10 Must Reads)

by Harvard Business Review

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1672 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	119 pages
X-Ray	:	Enabled

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