Recommended Reading List - Mental Toughness

The following books have been recommended for further information on Mental Toughness:

Developing_Mental_toughness_coverDeveloping Mental Toughness      

By: Peter Clough & Doug Strycharcyzk  

Publisher: Kogan Page

ISBN-10: 0749473800

ISBN-13: 978-0794973808

This book examines how individuals respond to stress, pressure and challenge. A book for those whose role it is to improve individual and organisational performance, it details the core skills required to address these issues. The focus of the book is on understanding and developing mental toughness from the individual perspective

 

Resilient_organisations_coverDeveloping Resilient Organisations

By: Doug Strycharcyzk & Charles Elvin

Publisher: Kogan Page

ISBN-10: 0749470097

ISBN-13: 978-0749470098

Much of the fear and uncertainty surrounding the global recession is concerned with the adverse impact it will have on organisations and society. However, recessions are nothing new and we know from experience that when a recession ends, organisations and individuals will emerge who have not only survived but thrived. This book argues that one of the fundamental keys to survival under such circumstances is resilience or mental toughness. It addresses a number of organisational issues; motivation, performance, staff retention, behaviour, trust, attention span and teamwork.

leadership_coachingLeadership Coaching

By: Prof Jonathan Passmore

Publisher: Kogan Page

ISBN-10:0749455322

ISBN-13: 978-0749455323

The book examines the models and techniques used to develop leadership in others through a coaching relationship.By looking at specific models, each contributor reviews the research whihc supports the model and explores how it can be of use in a coaching relationship. The book includes information on two measurement systems - the Mental Toughness Measure (MTQ48) and Integrated Leadership Measure (ILM72) - from AQR.

Psychometrics_in_coaching_coverPsychometrics in Coaching

By: Prof Jonathan Passmore

Publisher: Kogan Page

ISBN-10: 0749466642

ISBN-13: 978-0749466640

With demand growing for in the coaching profession for psychometric testing, coaches and practitioners need to understand the psychology which underpins the tests and well as selecting and applying them effectively. This book provides an overview of the use of psychometrics and providing feedback, and offers clear explanations of the key models and tools used in coaching today, including MTQ48. It is an essential resource for anyone seeking expert guidance from leading writers in the field, as well as students on psychology, psychometrics, business and human resources programmes.

Mental_Toughness_in_Young_People_coverDeveloping Mental Toughness In Young People

By: Doug Strycharczyk & Peter Clough

Publisher: Karnac Books

ISBN-10: 1782200053

ISBN-13: 978-1782200055

This publication describes Mental Toughness in relation to the development of young people, whether in education or in extra-curricular activity. This is particularly important in the context of change and also the challenge of preparing to live and work in a fast-moving and fast changing world. One of societies greatest challenges today is developing young people who are the future generators of wealth, to ensure they are equipped to play a full and productive role in the social and economic of the world they inhabit. Young people must be prepared with the attributes and qualities to deal with this by education and youth work.

 

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