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There is widespread, growing interest inunderstanding the relationship betweenbehavioural preferences and businesssuccess, and research has identified a clusterof nine behavioural strengths, orcompetencies, that are linked to both mentaltoughness and peak leadership performance.The PRISM Mental Toughness Inventorymeasures a candidate’s preference for each ofthose behaviours. They include: self-belief,ambition, resilience, self-management,optimism, determination, independence,competitiveness and adaptability. The PRISMMental Toughness Inventory is an excitingadvance in the ability to measure the buildingblocks that are scientifically linked to businesssuccess.

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The mental toughness competencies covered by the Report are:

Self BeliefSelf BeliefSelf BeliefSelf BeliefHaving and expressing an unshakable belief in one’s own skills, talents and abilities to performsuccessfully at the highest levels despite tough opposition.

AmbitionAmbitionAmbitionAmbitionHaving high aspirations to set one’s own standard of excellence and to achieve status,recognition or reward by being driven to succeed unconstrained by others.

ResilienceResilienceResilienceResilienceHaving the behavioural persistence to bounce back quickly from difficulties and to see setbacksas nothing more than a minor distraction along the road to ultimate success.

Self ManagementSelf ManagementSelf ManagementSelf ManagementHaving the ability to manage effectively one’s own impulsive emotions and to maintainconsistently good performance even when under pressure.

OptimismOptimismOptimismOptimismHaving the ability to see ‘the big picture’, identify opportunities and maintain a strong, positiveframe of mind despite setbacks and difficulties.

DeterminationDeterminationDeterminationDeterminationHaving the ability to maintain a strong drive and goal focus and avoid distractions that caninterfere with optimum performance, regardless of what else is happening.

IndependenceIndependenceIndependenceIndependenceHaving the ability to work comfortably on one’s own with a minimum of supervision, or withoutseeking the advice or opinions of others and to be accountable for one’s actions.

CompetitivenessCompetitivenessCompetitivenessCompetitivenessHaving a strong desire to strive for competitive success, but primarily focusing on challengingoneself to reach optimal performance.

AdaptabilityAdaptabilityAdaptabilityAdaptabilityHaving the ability to modify one’s approach to changing situations and to take calculated risksin order to achieve success or the competitive advantage.

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This Report is designed to provide you with an opportunity to review the behaviouralpreferences necessary for responding to the challenges of the modern business environment. Itprovides you with a set of scores measuring your mental toughness preferences, based uponyour replies to the PRISM Professional Inventory.

Each measurement in the Report has four possible ratings:

A Development NeedA Development NeedA Development NeedA Development Need:Your level of mental toughness in this competence islow and likely to be restricting your overalleffectiveness. Your Report indicates that you will feeluncomfortable using the behaviours associated withthis competence and will avoid them if at all possible.Developing your skills in this competence is likely tobe essential to your long-term personal growth andsuccess.

A Development OpportunityA Development OpportunityA Development OpportunityA Development Opportunity:Your level of mental toughness in this competence isless than adequate, and there is opportunity for selfimprovement. You should, therefore, take theopportunity to develop this competence into a naturalstrength.

A Natural StrengthA Natural StrengthA Natural StrengthA Natural Strength:You have a natural mental toughness strength in thiscompetence. You should, however, build on thisstrength by considering additional strategies to use itmore effectively.

A Potential Overdone StrengthA Potential Overdone StrengthA Potential Overdone StrengthA Potential Overdone Strength:Your score indicates that you have above averagemental toughness in this competence, but you needto be careful not to overdo this strength otherwise itcould undermine your overall performance. Forexample, being ‘competitive’ is a strength, but it canbe counter-productive when used to excess and usedinternally to compete unnecessarily with workcolleagues.

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Getting the most from this ReportGetting the most from this ReportGetting the most from this ReportGetting the most from this ReportTo get the best results from this Report it is importantto study it closely and then follow the five steps listedbelow, but it is also beneficial to share its contentswith those who know you well and ask for theirfeedback.

Step OneStep OneStep OneStep OneList the natural strengths identified in your Report thatyou recognise and accept as your key strengths andconsider how they add value to your personalperformance. Now, identify several strategies that youcan implement with immediate effect to increase theeffectiveness of those strengths.

Step TwoStep TwoStep TwoStep TwoList any key development areas identified in yourreport that you recognise as true of you and decidewhat actions you will take to address this challenge.You may find it useful to discuss these with you PRISMPractitioner or line manager.

Step ThreeStep ThreeStep ThreeStep ThreeList any areas for development identified in yourReport that surprised you. Pause and consider thepotential impact of these behaviours on your overallperformance. These may represent ‘blind spots’ andyou may need to consider asking for feedback fromthose who know you well and who are familiar withyour day-today work.

Step FourStep FourStep FourStep FourIdentify the key challenges you are facing in your jobperformance at present and consider how you can useyour identified strengths more effectively to enhanceyour performance. Discuss your report with yourPRISM Practitioner or line manager, paying particularattention to those behaviours that require furtherdevelopment, and consider what developmentoptions are available to you.

Step FiveStep FiveStep FiveStep FiveIdentify those behaviours that you may overdo whenyou are under pressure or in conflict with others andconsider what actions you will take to avoid theirnegative potential in such circumstances.

Finally, think of the opportunities that arise from thisReport to set some new goals for your personalperformance development. Remember developingclear goals and achieving them puts you in charge ofyour life. A goal is a measurable written statement of adefinite next step. Clearly define 3-4 important goalsthat you would like to achieve and by what date youintend to achieve each of them.

All descriptions used in this Report are designed forAll descriptions used in this Report are designed forAll descriptions used in this Report are designed forAll descriptions used in this Report are designed foryou to consider in the light of your day-to-day work,you to consider in the light of your day-to-day work,you to consider in the light of your day-to-day work,you to consider in the light of your day-to-day work,but it is for you to decide how relevant they are tobut it is for you to decide how relevant they are tobut it is for you to decide how relevant they are tobut it is for you to decide how relevant they are toyour performance in your job. The Report should,your performance in your job. The Report should,your performance in your job. The Report should,your performance in your job. The Report should,therefore, be used as a guide to self reflection andtherefore, be used as a guide to self reflection andtherefore, be used as a guide to self reflection andtherefore, be used as a guide to self reflection andpersonal assessment. Higher scores are associatedpersonal assessment. Higher scores are associatedpersonal assessment. Higher scores are associatedpersonal assessment. Higher scores are associatedwith greater levels of mental toughness and thuswith greater levels of mental toughness and thuswith greater levels of mental toughness and thuswith greater levels of mental toughness and thusenhanced business performance, but, ultimately,enhanced business performance, but, ultimately,enhanced business performance, but, ultimately,enhanced business performance, but, ultimately,success will depend upon how committed you are tosuccess will depend upon how committed you are tosuccess will depend upon how committed you are tosuccess will depend upon how committed you are tousing the information provided in the Report tousing the information provided in the Report tousing the information provided in the Report tousing the information provided in the Report toenhance your own development.enhance your own development.enhance your own development.enhance your own development.

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Self BeliefSelf BeliefSelf BeliefSelf Belief

Having and expressing an unshakable belief in one’s own skills,talents and abilities to perform successfully at the highest levelsdespite tough opposition.

A DevelopmentNeed

A DevelopmentOpportunity

A NaturalStrength

A PotentialOverdone Strength

AmbitionAmbitionAmbitionAmbition

Having high aspirations to set one’s own standard of excellence andto achieve status, recognition or reward by being driven to succeedunconstrained by others.

A DevelopmentNeed

A DevelopmentOpportunity

A NaturalStrength

A PotentialOverdone Strength

ResilienceResilienceResilienceResilience

Having the behavioural persistence to bounce back quickly fromdifficulties and to see setbacks as nothing more than a process alongthe road to ultimate success.

A DevelopmentNeed

A DevelopmentOpportunity

A NaturalStrength

A PotentialOverdone Strength

Self ManagementSelf ManagementSelf ManagementSelf Management

Having the ability to manage effectively one’s own impulsiveemotions and to maintain consistently good performance even whenunder considerable pressure.

A DevelopmentNeed

A DevelopmentOpportunity

A NaturalStrength

A PotentialOverdone Strength

OptimismOptimismOptimismOptimism

Having the ability to see ‘the big picture’, identify opportunities, andmaintain a strong, positive frame of mind despite setbacks anddifficulties.

A DevelopmentNeed

A DevelopmentOpportunity

A NaturalStrength

A PotentialOverdone Strength

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DeterminationDeterminationDeterminationDetermination

Having the ability to maintain a strong drive and goal focus and avoiddistractions that can interfere with optimum performance, regardlessof what else is happening.

A DevelopmentNeed

A DevelopmentOpportunity

A NaturalStrength

A PotentialOverdone Strength

IndependenceIndependenceIndependenceIndependence

Having the ability to work comfortably on one’s own with a minimumof supervision, or without seeking the advice or opinions of othersand to be accountable for one’s actions.

A DevelopmentNeed

A DevelopmentOpportunity

A NaturalStrength

A PotentialOverdone Strength

CompetitivenessCompetitivenessCompetitivenessCompetitiveness

Having a strong desire to strive for competitive success, but primarilyfocusing on challenging oneself to reach optimal performance.

A DevelopmentNeed

A DevelopmentOpportunity

A NaturalStrength

A PotentialOverdone Strength

AdaptabilityAdaptabilityAdaptabilityAdaptability

Having the ability to modify one’s approach to changing situationsand to take calculated risks in order to achieve success or thecompetitive advantage.

A DevelopmentNeed

A DevelopmentOpportunity

A NaturalStrength

A PotentialOverdone Strength

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