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Nessie000 Posted 17 years ago
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'psychological reserves'

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More than ever before, a CEO must be self-aware about his or her mind and heart are. Do you have the guts and the psychological reserves to lead and do what it takes to get through the storm? Do you know where you need to strengthen your support? Do you have the courage to make tough calls?

What does 'psychological reserves' and 'make tough calls' mean?

Many thanks,

Nessie.
  

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Nessie: The passage is not very well written. "making tough calls" means to make difficult decisions, in particular, decisions that might have negative consequences for many other people. "psychological reserves" to me means to not to worry excessively, to be able to make decisions and not let those decisions affect your mental well-being.

  • Nessie: The passage is not very well written.
  • "making tough calls" means to make difficult decisions, in particular, decisions that might have negative consequences for many other people.
  • "psychological reserves" to me means to not to worry excessively, to be able to make decisions and not let those decisions affect your mental well-being.
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Nessie:

The passage is not very well written.

"making tough calls" means to make difficult decisions, in particular, decisions that might have negative consequences for many other people.

"psychological reserves" to me means to not to worry excessively, to be able to make decisions and not let those decisions affect your mental well-being.
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nessie000What does 'psychological reserves' and 'make tough calls' mean?
Probably about the same as "guts." Depth of emotional and intellectual strength and stamina - health, balance.

Making tough calls is wisely and skillfully arriving at the right decision for the company and standing behind it, even though it may be unpopular.

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