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Under Pressure: Management Lessons from a Record-Setting NFL Kicker
The Manager Lab
7 minutes
1 week ago
Under Pressure: Management Lessons from a Record-Setting NFL Kicker
In this episode of Manager Lab we draw leadership lessons from a record-setting NFL kicker to show that pressure is predictable and trainable. Learn why top performers view pressure as a signal and how preparation beats nerves.Practical takeaways for managers include building repeatable pre-performance routines, focusing on controllables, practicing under simulated pressure, and separating identity from outcomes to foster resilience and better team performance.