Executive Stamina: How to Optimize Time, Energy, and Productivity to Achieve Peak Performance

About the Authors ix

Acknowledgments xi

Introduction 1

PART I WORK/LIFE ALIGNMENT

1 What Is Most Important to You? 21

2 Is Your Schedule Aligned with Your Priorities? 35

3 The Minimums and Shifts/Drifts Systems 45

4 Finding Your Career Sweet Spot 61

PART II BUILDING YOUR STAMINA

5 The Impact of Stress 75

6 Increasing Your Fitness 93

7 Your Lifelong Fitness Plan 113

8 Nutrition 137

9 Stress Management: Your Individual Plan 155

10 Yoga at the Office 183

PART III OPTIMIZING JOB PERFORMANCE AND RESULTS

11 Identifying High-Payoff Activities 207

12 Taking Control of Your Calendar 223

PART IV CAREER MANAGEMENT

13 Reaching Your Full Potential 243

14 Avoiding Career Management Mistakes 255

PART V PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

15 Maintaining Positive Relationships 273

Conclusion 297

Index 298