The core problem with working longer hours is that time is a finite resource.
Energy is a different story… energy can be systematically expanded and regularly renewed by establishing specific rituals.
Tony Schwartz, author and President/CEO, The Energy Project. And Catherine McCarthy, Independent Consultant, Korn Ferry
Takeaways of Note:
4-pronged, holistic approach to invest in people and help them build & sustain their value…
1- The Body – Physical Energy …balance nutrition, exercise, sleep & rest
2- The Emotions – Quality of Energy …recognize what triggers negative emotions, gain capacity to regulate reactions & fuel positive energy
3- The Mind – Focus of Energy …reduce interruptions of technology and focus on activities with most long-term value (be intentional to schedule time for more challenging work)
4- The Human Spirit – Energy of Meaning & Purpose …align work & activities with personal values and with what gives a sense of meaning & purpose
This four-pronged, holistic approach as shown to outperform financial metrics and to improve (1) team relationships, (2) engagement with work & (3) personal satisfaction
Bonus Nuggets:
“People can cultivate positive energy by learning to change the stories they tell themselves about the events in their lives.. tell the most hopeful stories possible.”
“We envision a new and explicit contract that benefits all parties: Organizations invest in their people across all dimensions of their lives to help them build and sustain their value. Individuals respond by bringing all their multidimensional energy wholeheartedly to work every day. Both grow in value as a result.”