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Mental Horsepower

Mental horsepower refers to the cognitive capacity an individual brings to understanding problems, processing in- formation, and ...

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Mental Horsepower

Mental horsepower can become a negative catalyst for performance when strong cognitive ability is not balanced with focus, judgme...

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Mental Horsepower

Mental horsepower refers to the cognitive capacity an individual brings to understanding problems, processing in- formation, and generating effective solutions.
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Pages 245 and 246 of the Better Deck.

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Mental Horsepower

Mental horsepower refers to the cognitive capacity an individual brings to understanding problems, processing in- formation, and ...

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Mental Horsepower

Mental horsepower can become a negative catalyst for performance when strong cognitive ability is not balanced with focus, judgme...

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Mental Horsepower

Mental horsepower refers to the cognitive capacity an individual brings to understanding problems, processing in- formation, and ...

Levers

Mental Horsepower

Mental horsepower can become a negative catalyst for performance when strong cognitive ability is not balanced with focus, judgme...

FRONT OF CARD

Front text

Extracted from page 245.

1. Does the individual demonstrate an ability to quickly understand complex problems or situations?
2. Can they identify patterns, connections, or underlying causes that others may overlook?
3. Do their insights and analysis help improve decisions, strategies, or solutions within the team?

M E N T A L H O R S E P O W E R ‘ + ’

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AS A ‘DRIVER’ FOR POSITIVE PERFORMANCE

BACK OF CARD

Back text

Extracted from page 246.

1. Does the individual overcomplicate problems or delay decisions through excessive analysis?
2. Do they dismiss input from others or struggle to explain their thinking in a practical way?
3. Does their approach create confusion or slow progress rather than helping the team move forward?

M E N T A L H O R S E P O W E R ‘ -

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AS A ‘DRIVER’ FOR NEGATIVE PERFORMANCE

FRAMEWORK CONTEXT

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  • Round 5 - Connect to Catalysts Diagnose the catalyst-level enhancers and diminishers shaping performance outcomes.
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