Developing Mental Toughness: Improving Performance, Wellbeing and Positive Behaviour in Others

Mental Toughness is measured by how effectively individuals respond to stress, pressure and challenge. This ground-breaking book clearly and effectively explains the concept of mental toughness and traces its development from sports psychology into organizational development, health and education. This is the first book to look at mental toughness and its application at the organizational level. 

Written for coaches looking to improve the performance of individuals and teams, Developing Mental Toughness contains practical guidance on techniques that will provide skills for responding to and harnessing the effects of stress and pressure. The book covers the core skills and techniques required to recognize, use and develop mental toughness in others including: evaluation, ROI, and improving attention spans.

Peter Clough is Head of Psychology at Hull University and is recognized as a leading applied academic authority in this field.

Doug Strycharczyk is owner and Managing Director for AQR Ltd., an organization which has been instrumental in the adoption of mental toughness in new sectors and is now one of Europe's fastest growing test publishers and distributors.