Under Pressure: Management Lessons from a Record-Setting NFL Kicker

EPISODE · Dec 23, 2025 · 7 MIN

Under Pressure: Management Lessons from a Record-Setting NFL Kicker

from The Manager Lab · host Dr. J. Gregory Gillum, CPCC

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.

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