Calm Under Pressure
A quick definition
You keep a cool head and don't rattle easily.
In practice
When things get complicated, you stay steady. You handle your emotions well, think clearly in tense moments and your calm reassures others. Crises don't overwhelm you, they put you in problem-solving mode.
How others see you
- Stays calm
- Thinks under pressure
- Reassures others
- Responds rather than reacts
Under pressure or overused
- It may look as if something doesn't matter to you, even when it does.
- Others may not know what you really feel.
Try this week
Show what you feel
This week, tell someone you trust how a difficult situation felt for you.
The other end of this dimension
Emotional ExpressivenessYou feel things intensely and let it show.
More in this area
Emotional style
- Emotional Expressiveness
You feel things intensely and let it show.
- Risk Radar
You spot problems early and think about what could go wrong.
- Optimism
You expect things to work out and bounce back fast.
- Self-assurance
Others' opinions don't sway you much, and you stay true to yourself.
- Self-reflection
You reflect on yourself and seek feedback to improve.
