James Drogan

What an intriguiding idea!

The abstract for this item is

"Time is a finite resource, but energy can be systematically expanded and renewed. Schwartz and McCarthy of the Energy Project describe how to establish rituals that will build energy in four key dimensions: the body, emotions, mind, and spirit. For instance, harnessing the body's ultradian rhythms by taking intermittent breaks restores physical energy. Rejecting the role of a victim and instead viewing events through three hopeful lenses defuses energy-draining negative emotions. Avoiding the constant distractions that technology has introduced increases mental energy. And participating in activities that give you a sense of meaning and purpose boosts the energy of the spirit. The new workday rituals succeed only if leaders support their adoption, but when that happens, the results can be powerful: individuals respond by bringing all their energy wholeheartedly to work--and both companies and their people grow in value."

This is an article in "Managing Yourself" (HBR Article Collection)" by Tony Schwartz, Catherine McCarthy, Stewart D. Friedman, Donald N. Sull, Dominic Houlder,Peter F. Drucker, 50 pages. Publication date: Apr 01, 2008. Prod. #: 10097-PDF-ENG

Source: Harvard Business Publishing, September 10, 2009