www.thecolourworks.com ‘Mental Toughness describes the capacity of an individual to deal effectively with stressors, pressures and challenges, and perform to the best of their ability, irrespective of the circumstances they find themselves in.’ Dr. Peter Clough, 2002

1. Developing Mental Toughness
‘Results Through Understanding’
James Hampton
Development Director
The Colour Works
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james@thecolourworks.com

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The Five Pillars of Mentally Tough
Leaders - a framework for development
‘Mental Toughness describes the capacity of an individual to
deal effectively with stressors, pressures and challenges,
and perform to the best of their ability, irrespective of the
circumstances they find themselves in.’
Dr. Peter Clough, 2002

3. © Andrew Lothian, Insights, Dundee, Scotland, 2003. All rights reserved.
INSIGHTS, INSIGHTS DISCOVERY and INSIGHTS WHEEL are registered Trade Marks.
The Five Pillars of Mentally Tough
Leaders
1. Understand your Emotional Triggers
and Personality Style Through…
a) Emotional and Social Intelligence
b) Insights Discovery Profile
c) Feedback from Colleagues in the moment
and through 360 diagnostics

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2. Evaluate Your Core Beliefs and
Purpose by…
a) Exploring your Shadow and Unconscious
Bias
b) Knowing what it is that you Value the most
c) Creating a powerful personal Purpose,
Beliefs and Values Statement
“The most mentally strong of people live a life that is closest to their deepest values”
The Five Pillars of Mentally Tough
Leaders

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3. Replace Negative Thoughts with
Productive Thoughts through…
a) Positive Thinking
b) Affirmations
c) Thought Management
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can't - you're right.” Henry Ford
The Five Pillars of Mentally Tough
Leaders

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INSIGHTS, INSIGHTS DISCOVERY and INSIGHTS WHEEL are registered Trade Marks.
4. Practice Tolerating Discomfort by…
a) Engaging your Shadow and Unconscious
Bias
b) Experiencing uncomfortable situations and
noticing your emotions
c) Visualisation
The Five Pillars of Mentally Tough
Leaders

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INSIGHTS, INSIGHTS DISCOVERY and INSIGHTS WHEEL are registered Trade Marks.
5. Reflect on Your Progress and Invest
in your Physical Being Daily…
a) Invest in your Physical Health
b) Strengthen The Mind, Body and Soul
connection
c) Each evening review your progress, be
honest and ask yourself “what have I learnt
and what will I work on tomorrow?”
The Five Pillars of Mentally Tough
Leaders

8. © Andrew Lothian, Insights, Dundee, Scotland, 2003. All rights reserved.
INSIGHTS, INSIGHTS DISCOVERY and INSIGHTS WHEEL are registered Trade Marks.