Stress is an ignorant state.  It believes that everything is an emergency.  ~Natalie Goldberg


Have you ever noticed how some people look stressed all the times? In fact, these same people often get stressed BECAUSE they have nothing to stress about. Problem is, many of these folks believe that the appearance of stress is a signal to others that they are super busy. But in reality, it is only a sign to others that they are STRESSED.

Think of some of the great leaders in history like Winston Churchill. One of the greatest assets he possessed while bombs were being littered on his country was his ability to stay calm under pressure. And think of great athletes like Michael Jordan or Peyton Manning. There is a calmness in top performers that becomes even more apparent when situations become difficult. While everybody around them is showing the pressure, they show control. And that control is what makes others want to follow them.

So this week, when the heat is on, don’t let anybody know it. Focus on the objective calmly, knowing people around you are watching how you handle it. And when they see you at your best, while others are feeling the heat, you will become the type of leader that others turn to when they need a top performer.

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