The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance. TalentSmart has conducted research with more than a million people, and found that 90% of top performers are skilled at managing their emotions in times of stress in order to remain calm and in control. These 4 articles from TalentSmart address how to gain these skills:

• How Successful People Stay Calm
• How to Handle Criticism and Nonconstructive Feedback
• Stress Literally Shrinks Your Brain: Five Strategies for Reversing This Effect
• The Six Secrets of Self-Control

TalentSmart is the world's premier provider of emotional intelligence (EQ). More than 75% of Fortune 500 companies come to them when they need emotional intelligence testing, emotional intelligence training, or executive coaching. Their consultants offer unparalleled expertise, and their award-winning book, Emotional Intelligence 2.0, is a #1 bestseller.