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Managing Executive Health

Personal and Corporate Strategies for Sustained Success

Cary L Cooper author James Campbell Quick author Jonathan D Quick author Joanne H Gavin author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:5th Jun '08

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This insightful book explores the vital connection between executive health and organizational performance, advocating for a proactive approach to well-being among leaders.

In today's fast-paced corporate landscape, the well-being of managers, executives, and business leaders plays a crucial role in shaping the performance and future of organizations. Managing Executive Health presents a compelling argument for adopting a positive approach to executive health, focusing on the importance of physical vitality, psychological resilience, spiritual wellness, and ethical integrity. By prioritizing these aspects, leaders can enhance their effectiveness and contribute to a more productive workplace.

The book highlights the detrimental effects of neglecting health issues within the executive ranks. When health problems go unaddressed, productivity declines, effectiveness wanes, and workplace morale suffers. Managing Executive Health emphasizes that business leaders and human resource professionals must recognize the significant impact of work-related health challenges on overall company performance. However, it also raises an important question: should the focus be on minimizing health risks or actively promoting executive health?

While identifying health risks is undoubtedly the first step in any preventive health initiative, Managing Executive Health advocates for a proactive stance. The text is enriched with case studies featuring prominent figures from the business and political arenas, illustrating key issues and solutions. By embracing a positive approach to managing stress and health challenges at the executive level, organizations can foster a healthier, more effective leadership team.

'Our research shows that almost 100% of executives, managers and professionals become dissonant within themselves and with others due to the ravages of chronic stress. The sad fact is that most never recover and doom themselves to less effective, less sustainable performance – not to mention a less exciting life. Most books about executive health and stress make you feel guilty and worry - this one creates hope. Read it, it could save your life!' Richard Boyatzis, Case Western Reserve University and co-author of the international best seller Primal Leadership, Resonant Leadership and Becoming a Resonant Leader
'According the EU Lisbon Strategy, what Europe needs for health and development of its population is 'more and better jobs.' Optimal executive health is absolutely essential for achieving this. I know of no better text to promote such a development than the one now prepared by Quick et al. It should be compulsory reading in every business school and board room, worldwide.' Lennart Levi, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm
'This book is long overdue. Managing Executive Health convincingly builds a well documented case for the authors' contention that physical health and psychological well-being form the necessary base from which sustained high performance can be successfully realized.' Jim Loehr, Human Performance Institute and best-selling co-author of The Power of Full Engagement
'A comprehensive analysis of the pitfalls and stresses associated with leadership and why current conditions are contributing to an increase in these problems and their adverse fiscal and health effects. This concise volume contains numerous useful suggestions on how to prevent or minimize such complications so that executives can learn how to become more productive and less self destructive.' Paul J. Rosch, The American Institute of Stress; Clinical Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry, New York Medical College

ISBN: 9780521868587

Dimensions: 234mm x 156mm x 19mm

Weight: 530g

252 pages