“Leaders are the stewards of organizational energy – in companies, organizations and even in families. They inspire or demoralize others first by how effectively they manage their own energy and next by how well they mobilize, focus, invest and renew the collective energy of those they lead. The skillful management of energy, individually and organizationally, makes possible something that we call full engagement. To be fully engaged, we must be physically energized, emotionally connected, mentally focused and spiritually aligned with a purpose beyond our immediate self-interest. Full engagement begins with feeling eager to get to work in the morning, equally happy to return home in the evening and capable of setting clear boundaries between the two. It means being able to immerse yourself in the mission you are on, whether that is grappling with a creative challenge at work, managing a group pf people on a project, spending time with the loved ones or simply having fun. Full engagement implies a fundamental shift in the way we live our lives.” (The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Lear and Tony Schwartz – Page 5).

In this fast-paced world, we need to find strategies that will help us stay focused on what is really important. “The Power of Full Engagement – Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal” is an excellent book that will help people manage their energy to get things done. The authors describe the sources of that energy (physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual), dedicating a chapter to each.

We all know that time is a constraint, so we must learn how to channel our energy effectively. I highly recommend this short (a little over 200 pages) and easy-to-read book.

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