Synopses & Reviews
"As Jack Groppel so aptly explains, the rigor of corporate athletics is often even more demanding than that of professional athletes. In my world, one does not have the luxury of an off-season. . . . This book is a must read for all those striving for the gold."-Arthur M. Blank, CEO and President, The Home Depot
"Wow! This is an incredible book. Every person in business should read The Corporate Athlete from cover to cover and apply it every day."-Brian Tracy, author of Maximum Achievement: Strategies and Skills That Will Unlock Your Hidden Powers to Succeed
Today's corporate world is much like the world of professional sports-it is fiercely competitive and mentally and physically demanding, and it requires constant, vigilant training. More than ever, to maintain health, happiness, and career success, executives and employees must become Corporate Athletes. In this book, top business consultant, trainer, and lecturer Jack Groppel shows you how to use the training mentality of elite professional athletes.
Based on the latest scientific research, The Corporate Athlete shows corporate competitors how to achieve maximum performance levels-both inside and outside the corporate world. Drawing on the parallels between sports and business, Jack Groppel reveals the integral roles that nutrition, fitness, and self-improvement-mental, physical, and emotional-play in giving Corporate Athletes their winning edge. It's an edge that's crucial if you need to come to a meeting fresh off the plane, pull out all the stops on a big presentation, cut the major deals-and still have the energy to enjoy time with family and friends. This practical and beneficial 21-day program will give you, no matter how overworked you are, the stamina and commitment to develop a world-class career.
Learn to:
* Have as much energy for your family at 8 p.m. as you have at the office at 8 a.m.
* Be on when you need to be on
* Respond to change, adversity, and crisis more constructively
* Display more positivity and confidence
* Eat properly on the road, in the air, and before and during business meetings
* Slow down the aging process
Take advantage of the same secrets that Dr. Groppel has used to help high-stress professionals-from Olympic athletes and NHL stars to fast-lane executives at major companies like Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Est?e Lauder, and Bristol-Myers Squibb-get themselves in fighting shape. Here is the program that will train you to perform at the highest possible levels in both your professional and your family life-because taking optimum care of yourself, mentally and physically, is the best way to take care of business.
"Outstanding . . . The Corporate Athlete is a truly comprehensive program to help you achieve both your personal and your professional goals. It will help you take control of your life and effect positive physical, mental, and spiritual change."-Darlene Hamrock, Regional Vice President, Clinique
Why do so many top performers call themselves Corporate Athletes?
"Today's challenging business climate requires every top executive to be perfectly fit both mentally and physically. The Corporate Athlete is must reading for everyone who wants to manage his or her business, career, or profession effectively while living a balanced life. Buy it-it's a great investment."-Leonard Lauder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Est?e Lauder Companies, Inc.
"This is the book to teach you how to perform your job at the highest level possible while maintaining maximal health and happiness."-Jim Courier, French Open champion and former world No. 1 tennis player
Synopsis
Die Unternehmenswelt ist vergleichbar mit der Welt des Profisports: harte Konkurrenz und enorme Belastung. Jack Groppel - Unternehmens-Consultant der Spitzenklasse, Dozent und Trainer - luftet das Geheimnis, wie z.B. Topmanager bei Morgan Stanley oder Estee Lauder ihre Hochstleistung erreicht haben. Hier lernen Sie, wie Sie durch mentales, korperliches, emotionales und geistiges Intervalltraining topfit werden. (y01/00)
Synopsis
"As Jack Groppel so aptly explains, the rigor of corporate athletics is often even more demanding than that of professional athletes. In my world, one does not have the luxury of an off-season. This book is a must-read for all those striving for the gold."
-Arthur M. Blank, CEO and President, The Home Depot
"Today's challenging business climate requires every top executive to be perfectly fit both mentally and physically. The Corporate Athlete is must reading for everyone who wants to manage his or her business, career, or profession effectively while living a balanced life. Buy it-it's a great investment."
-Leonard Lauder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Estee Lauder Companies, Inc.
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-Leonard Lauder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Estee Lauder Companies, Inc.
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"The Corporate Athlete is the answer to increase performance in the corporate world. It's clear, comprehensive, and makes sense. Jack Groppel's approach offers practical suggestions that lead to better health, increased productivity, and a better corporate environment."-Zig Ziglar, author/motivational teacher
"The strategies found in The Corporate Athlete will serve as a model of how to live your life. With the demanding schedules and especially with the travel requirements in business today, The Corporate Athlete will keep you centered."-Claudine M. McIntee, Vice President, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter
"As an NFL quarterback, I often only have seconds to make critical decisions-and those decisions could win or lose games. The Corporate Athlete has helped me mentally and emotionally to make more game-winning decisions than ever."-Jim Harbaugh, NFL Pro Bowl quarterback, San Diego Chargers
"As the leader goes, so goes the organization. The wisdom shared by Dr. Jack Groppel in The Corporate Athlete should be a big part of any leader's development."-Rodger Price, Director of Leadership Development, Johnson Controls Automotive Systems Group
"Jack Groppel hits a home run with this outstanding book and its insightful approach to nutrition and mental performance for the highly stressed corporate performer."-Victoria D. Stennes, Managing Director, In-Flight Customer Service, Delta Air Lines
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-283) and index.
About the Author
JACK GROPPEL, Ph.D., is an internationally known speaker and business consultant. A pioneer in the development and employment of sport science training techniques and programs, he has a Ph.D. in physiology with a specialty in performance. He is a partner in LGE Performance Systems with James E. Loehr, bestselling author of Stress for Success
BOB ANDELMANIS also the coauthor of Built from Scratch, The Profit Zone, and Mean Business.
Table of Contents
Foreword.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
WINNING THE DAILY MARATHON: MOTIVATION AND PERFORMANCE.
You Are a Corporate Athlete.
Commit to Yourself: Find the Corporate Athlete Within.
Put Stress to Work for You.
Preparing for the Big Game.
MASTERING THE SECRETS OF PERFORMANCE NUTRITION.
Eat to Recover.
Liquid Recovery.
"Diet" Is a Four-Letter Word.
The Corporate Athlete Strategic Eating Guide.
On the Road Again.
Vitamins, Supplements, and Herbs.
THE JOY OF EXERCISE.
The Benefits of Exercise.
THE CORPORATE ATHLETE SPIRIT.
Spiritual Fitness.
THE 21-DAY CORPORATE ATHLETE PROGRAM.
Mark Your Starting Line: Determine Your Fitness and Nutrition Profile.
Before You Go into Training...
The 21-Day Program.
MANAGERIAL FITNESS.
Spreading the Corporate Athlete Message.
Want What You Need.
Bibliography.
Credits.
Index.