MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Mindset

Psychological Resilience

Write down one leadership setback and note one lesson it taught you that strengthens future judgment.

Block ten minutes to reset when pressure peaks—use breathing or a short office walk.

Create a desk note: “Setbacks are signals, not stop signs.” Read it before difficult leadership moments.

Revisit a corporate success that followed failure—remind yourself how you bounced back stronger.

Keep a “resilience wins” list—note one recovery moment today, however small it seems.

Start your day with: “What will I face today with steadiness, not panic?”

Emotional Resilience

Pause for one minute before addressing your team—breathe deeply and anchor yourself in calm authority.

Label your emotion during a tense negotiation—naming it reduces its hold over your response.

Start a “calm cue”—a gesture or phrase to stay composed when emotions peak in board debates.

Set a recurring calendar reminder: “Check in with yourself—how am I feeling right now?”

Use a sticky note mantra like “Composed under pressure” before engaging in tense dialogue.

Identify one stress trigger in your role—plan a healthy response before it arises.

Physical Resilience

Stand up and stretch for two minutes every 90 minutes during long board sessions to reset energy.

Drink a glass of water before each major call—track hydration as part of performance discipline.

Add one energy-boosting snack to your day—fuel stamina for longer leadership hours.

Block fifteen minutes for light movement—walk or stretch between high-stakes meetings.

Set a reminder to check posture—physical stance shapes authority and energy.

Take ten slow breaths before bed—end the day by restoring calm for recovery.

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