Season 1, Episode 59
Staying Composed Under Pressure

February 8, 2023

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Episode Description

Whether you work in management, customer service, as a teacher, or as a parent, no matter what your job is, the daily pressures of work can get to you. You may react in ways that hurt others or don’t feel consistent with the person you want to be. If you’re interested in improving how you respond when the pressure is on, our guest today is here to help.

Recently named among the top 30 most influential psychologists, Dr. Rob McKenna is the founder and CEO of WiLD Leaders. He’s worked with thousands of leaders across corporate, not for profit, and university settings, has given him insight into the real and gritty experience of working under pressure. His latest book, Composed: The Heart and Science of Leading Under Pressure, focuses on the specific strategies leaders can use to stay true to themselves and connect to others under pressure.

Podcast episode originally hosted here by the Theology of Work.

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