Organizational Psychology - Beyond the Scoreboard: How City Culture Shapes Championship DNA
Benjamin Foodman Benjamin Foodman

Organizational Psychology - Beyond the Scoreboard: How City Culture Shapes Championship DNA

Something that a lot of teams underestimate is how the culture of the city or town they reside in can affect their overall performance. At Ibex Tactics (which I co-founded with Elite Mental Performance) we help organizations improve their team chemistry and cohesion by looking into these types of issues. Check out this case study we reviewed that explores this topic…

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Organizational Psychology - The Silver Arrow Dynasty: How Wolff and Hamilton Built the Greatest F1 Team in History
Benjamin Foodman Benjamin Foodman

Organizational Psychology - The Silver Arrow Dynasty: How Wolff and Hamilton Built the Greatest F1 Team in History

One of the hottest topics in the performance field is understanding the psychology of team performance. At Ibex Tactics (which I co-founded with Elite Mental Performance) we help teams work towards this goal by combining evidence-informed approaches with applied experience. Check out this case study we reviewed that explores key features of successful teams…

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Organizational Psychology - How To Lead A Team Through Uncertainty: A Guide for Corporate and Athletic Teams
Benjamin Foodman Benjamin Foodman

Organizational Psychology - How To Lead A Team Through Uncertainty: A Guide for Corporate and Athletic Teams

Many teams in the sports and corporate arenas have difficulty navigating uncertainty and maintaining performance outcomes. At Ibex Tactics (which I co-founded with Elite Mental Performance) we help teams maintain high levels of performance as they are navigating changes in their organization. Learn more about the strategies we use here…

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Sport Psychology Tactics - 3 Behavioral Traits That Define Elite Professional Racecar Drivers
Benjamin Foodman Benjamin Foodman

Sport Psychology Tactics - 3 Behavioral Traits That Define Elite Professional Racecar Drivers

Professional motorsport athletes competing in events such as NASCAR, Formula 1, IndyCar, and Rally will work with sport psychologists to create new mindsets. One of those mindsets is learning how to transition from being a “paid” athlete to a “professional” athlete mindset. Check out this issue of the Training Report to learn how this can be done, and how ALL athletes benefit from this form of mental training…

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Sport Psychology Tactics - How Professional Motorsport Athletes Mentally Train Aggression For Focus
Benjamin Foodman Benjamin Foodman

Sport Psychology Tactics - How Professional Motorsport Athletes Mentally Train Aggression For Focus

When sport psychologists work with professional motorsport athletes, they will typically be tasked with helping these drivers increase aggression and focus. Check out this issue of the Training Report to learn more about effective strategies sport psychologists use when working with racecar drivers competing in events such as the NASCAR cup series or 24 Hours of Le Mans…

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Organizational Psychology - Why Leadership Is Overrated
Benjamin Foodman Benjamin Foodman

Organizational Psychology - Why Leadership Is Overrated

Many organizational psychology experts and executive coaches focus too much on leadership. Even though this is an important trait that we help our clients develop at Ibex Tactics (which I co-founded with Elite Mental Performance), we recognize that there are other important things to focus on as well. For this issue of the Training Report, I want to explore why leadership training is overrated in organizational psychology…

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Organizational Psychology - How To Develop Emotional Intelligence For Leadership
Benjamin Foodman Benjamin Foodman

Organizational Psychology - How To Develop Emotional Intelligence For Leadership

Emotional intelligence is one of the most important traits needed for high quality leadership. At Ibex Tactics (which I co-founded with Elite Mental Performance), we help organizations develop this skill. For this issue of the Training Report, I wanted to share an article we wrote for our Journal explaining the science of emotional intelligence in leadership…

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