Dr. Mat Park, an organizational development specialist at NASA and a sports psychology expert, discusses mastering your mindset under pressure. He shares insights on the three essential components of performance: craft, body, and mindset. They dive into the distinction between stress and stressors, revealing how each affects performance. The conversation highlights the vital role of emotional intelligence in negotiations, empowering listeners to enhance their negotiating skills and resilience amidst stress.
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insights INSIGHT
Mindset's Importance
Mindset is the control center for performance, equally crucial as craft and body.
It determines how well you apply skills and physical conditioning under pressure.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Stress Management
Address internal stress through physical activity, sunlight, and hobbies.
This completes the stress cycle and prevents burnout from stressors.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Kwame's Urgent Care Visit
Kwame Christian closed a big deal and planned a celebratory dinner.
Hours later, his body shut down, landing him in urgent care due to unaddressed stress.
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12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind
Tina Payne Bryson
Daniel J. Siegel
This book offers 12 revolutionary strategies to help parents nurture their child's developing mind. It introduces the concepts of the 'upstairs brain' (higher-order cognitive functions) and the 'downstairs brain' (more primal emotional responses), emphasizing the importance of integrating these two brain regions for self-regulation and wise decision-making. The authors provide age-appropriate strategies to deal with day-to-day struggles, help children integrate their memories, and build positive, nurturing relationships. The book also highlights the value of viewing mistakes as opportunities for growth and teaching important skills through everyday parenting challenges[2][4][5].
Man's Search for Meaning
Viktor Frankl
The book is divided into two parts. The first part recounts Frankl's harrowing experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps, including Auschwitz, between 1942 and 1945. He describes the inhumane conditions and the psychological and emotional struggles of the prisoners. The second part introduces Frankl's theory of logotherapy, which posits that the primary human drive is the search for meaning, rather than pleasure. Frankl argues that meaning can be found through three main avenues: work (doing something significant), love (caring for another), and suffering (finding meaning in one's own suffering). The book emphasizes the importance of finding purpose and meaning in life, even in the most adverse conditions, as a key factor in survival and personal growth.
In this enlightening episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian is joined by Dr. Mat Park, an organizational development specialist and sports psychology expert, to discuss mastering your mindset and performing under pressure. Dr. Park shares his multifaceted approach to leadership coaching and mental training, drawing from his experience with elite golfers and executives. Together, they explore the importance of balancing craft, body, and mindset, and dive into the crucial aspect of addressing stress to enhance performance in both negotiations and everyday life. Listeners will gain insights into the science behind stressors, how to strengthen mental acuity, and the significance of emotional intelligence in achieving negotiation success.
What will be covered:
The three essential components of performance: mastering craft, body conditioning, and mindset.
The difference between stress and stressors, and how they impact performance.
The role of emotional intelligence in negotiations and leadership.
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