Report
Stress Intelligence: How Leaders Can Make Better Decisions Under Pressure
2026-11-03
How can leaders make better decisions in times of uncertainty and stress? This Business Fights Poverty Institute Action Brief, drawing on research by Drew Keller and Jon Miller, explores six common leadership responses to pressure, their strengths and potential blind spots. It offers practical strategies to help leaders build stress intelligence, adapt their decision-making and create stronger, more resilient teams and organisational cultures.
How can leaders make better decisions in times of uncertainty and stress? This Business Fights Poverty Institute Action Brief, drawing on research by Drew Keller and Jon Miller, explores six common leadership responses to pressure, their strengths and potential blind spots. It offers practical strategies to help leaders build stress intelligence, adapt their decision-making and create stronger, more resilient teams and organisational cultures.