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What can Mental Toughness tell us about Trust? 2 of 3
Do I need to trust myself in order to trust others? This article is a companion piece to the article examining trust from the perspective of the ‘truster’. The previous article explored the extent to which one’s mental toughness determines the extent to which they...
What can Mental Toughness tell us about Trust? 1 of3
In our work around the world on individual and organisational development, the issue of Trust is very often raised in discussion. It’s a topic that matters because a lack of trust is a major impediment in most development activity. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the focus...
Dr John Perry- Product Development Director
We are pleased to announce that this month Dr John Perry is formally joining the team at AQR as Product Development Director. John is also Senior Lecturer in Sports and Exercise Psychology at the University of Limerick and was previously Head of Psychology at Mary...
Developing Mental Toughness 3rd Edition
September 3rd sees the publication of the 3rd Edition of Developing Mental Toughness. Since its initial launch in 2012, the book has become the leading text on the topic, translated into several major languages. We are proud that the book is not only relevant but has...
Models of Mental Toughness – Moniek Garber
Who is, or perhaps, what is God? A perspective I was about 6 years old when something happened which took me by surprise and has been with me for the rest of my life. I didn’t know it then but do now. It’s a reasonable illustration of what mental toughness means in...
WINNING IS OFTEN DOWN TO AN ATHLETE’S MENTAL TOUGHNESS …. AND SO IS GIVING UP!!
As the Tokyo Olympics roll on, we are seeing an increased attention being given to the idea of Mental Toughness being a determining factor between elite athletes of all types. Every other commentator on TV seems to make mention of this. It is indeed generally the case...