Leading Effectively e-Newsletter - August 2005 Issue
Leadership and Health
Long hours. Travel. Pressure. No wonder the stress of the job can take a toll on a leader's health. Exercise, good nutrition and healthy habits can easily fall to the wayside. But, beyond the benefits touted by doctors and fitness experts, consider this: Being healthy can help you become a better leader. This month in Leading Effectively, we'll talk about the latest research connecting exercise and leadership. We'll also offer suggestions for making better health a priority - whatever shape you're in.
Leaders Suffer: Stress Takes A Toll
The lives of corporate executives are busy and stressful. Over time,
the demands of being a leader can result in lack of regular exercise,
unhealthy eating habits and poor physical fitness. The good news is
that leaders can take action to counter the negative effects of stress
related to their jobs. (more... )
Cost & Benefit: Exercise Puts You In The Black
We all know the health benefits of exercise, but today's leaders now
have another incentive to hit the gym: Research shows that regular
exercise and effective leadership go hand-in-hand. (more... )
Foster Fitness: Cultures that Promote Good Health
The challenge of trying to find time to exercise looms large for
managers and executives. Personal health and fitness need not be
compromised for the sake of the job. Organizations can foster fitness,
too. Here's how: (more... )
A Leader's Guide to Better Health
Exercise takes effort. No kidding! But for many the hardest part is
getting into the habits of health. Here, leader-proven strategies for
maintaining regular fitness programs in spite of stress, pressure and
busy schedules. (more... )
Identity Poll Results
In our July 2005 Leading Effectively e-Newsletter, readers were asked: What role does difference and identity play at work? (more...)
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