May 31, 2021 | Doug Strycharczyk, Mental Toughness
Happiness v Contentment. Is there a difference and does it matter? How does understanding Mental Toughness matter? Happiness is a term that is very widely used to describe a state to which, it seems, we should all aspire. Use the term in a discussion and all will have... 
May 24, 2021 | Doug Strycharczyk, Mental Toughness
This is one of the most common questions received here are AQR International. The Big 5 personality model is, possibly, the most widely utilised model of behavioural personality globally. It forms the foundation of many of the most reliable and popular personality... 
May 13, 2021 | Doug Strycharczyk, Mental Toughness
Are Mentally Tough individuals more likely to be promoted? One formal piece of peer-reviewed research is useful here*. One of the things that Professor Peter Clough and a colleague Dr David Marchant examined was the relationship between age (and managerial level)... 
Apr 22, 2021 | Busting Myths about Mental Toughness, Doug Strycharczyk, Mental Toughness
These two phrases are often used interchangeably – especially in the press but also by people development professionals. However, we, at AQR international, tend to be careful about how we describe Mental Toughness for some important reasons. Firstly, the opposite of... 
Apr 19, 2021 | Doug Strycharczyk, Mental Toughness
Is there a relationship between these two ideas is a frequently asked question. It’s a good question and, like all the best questions, it has a potentially complex answer. At its simplest EI describes the extent to which you are sensitive to the emotions and... 
Apr 12, 2021 | Doug Strycharczyk, Mental Toughness
How does my mental approach to events impact my Fatigue Often raised as an issue in the workplace and often associated with workload or pressure, tiredness or fatigue is one of the most common complaints that Doctors come across in surgeries. According to the Royal...