Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership

In the new book, The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance ,  Dr. Nate Zinsser , Director of West Point’s influential Performance-Psychology Program, shares his secrets of mental toughness and how to build and master confidence.   In addition to training the minds of the U.S. Military Academy’s cadets, he has coached world-class athletes, a Super Bowl MVP, numerous Olympic medalists, professional ballerinas, NHL All-Stars, and college All-Americans – teaching them to overcome pressure and succeed on the world’s biggest stages.  Dr. Zinsser’s research shows that you perform best when your confidence overpowers your doubt. And, that confidence is a skill that can be taught , improved, and applied by anyone to enhance nearly every aspect of our lives and careers.  “ One trait above all others makes peak performance possible: confidence ,” explains Dr. Zinsser.   He defines confidence as:  “A sense of certainty about your abi...