Tag: Mark Pattison
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Seven Summits Leadership Lessons Every Executive Should Know
Leadership is tested when the path gets difficult. I learned that lesson in NFL locker rooms, in boardrooms, and high above 20,000 feet on some of the world’s most demanding mountains. I set out to climb the Seven Summits, the highest mountain on each continent and ultimately completed the challenge with my ascent of Mount…
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Mark Pattison on Leadership: Lessons From the NFL Locker Room to Mount Everest
Leadership is often discussed in conference rooms, boardrooms and business books. But some of the most important lessons about leadership are learned when the stakes are high, the conditions are difficult and there is nowhere to hide. I learned those lessons in two very different environments: the NFL locker room and high on the world’s…
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How to Make Better Decisions Under Pressure: Lessons from Elite Leaders
Mark Pattison Pressure changes everything. When the stakes are high, time is limited, people are watching, and the consequences of a decision are significant, even experienced leaders can make poor choices. The best leaders aren’t necessarily the people who never feel pressure. They are the people who have learned how to think clearly while under…