As demand in our lives outpaces our capacity, the fundamental responsibility of any leader is to mobilize, focus, inspire and sustain the energy of those they lead – and fuel sustainable high performance. Today’s leader needs to be a Chief Energy Officer. The challenge ahead is to invest in better meeting people’s needs, so they’re freed, fueled and inspired to bring more of themselves to work every day. We each have four energy needs -- physical (sustainability); emotional (security); mental (self-expression) and spiritual (significance). When leaders begin by taking care of their own energy needs, and empower those they lead to do the same, the result is workforce that is healthier, happier, more focused, more motivated and higher performing. Leaders at many of the world’s top companies have applied Tony Schwartz’s principles and practices -- both in their own lives and across their organizations – and experienced extraordinary results.
Some key takeaways from this presentation:
-A clear understanding of what it means to be a Chief Energy Officer
-How to meet the four core needs to increase engagement and capacity
-A 20 question Leader Audit assesses current rating as Chief Energy Officer -Balance self-care with care for team - each serves the other and everyone benefits