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Large-scale data from the US Army confirms that high optimism and low negative emotion are robust predictors of exemplary work performance, while catastrophizing significantly increases the risk of operational failure and PTSD.

Impact: Validates the use of psychological screening in hiring and development to reduce turnover and improve high-stakes performance.

— from Building Organizational Agency in Uncertain Markets · HBR IdeaCast· Sep 15, 2026