

How to Manage Your Energy Instead of Your Time
19 snips Jan 20, 2025
Chris Cooper, a leadership and team development expert with a healthcare background, discusses the transformative shift from managing time to managing energy. He explores practical strategies to alleviate overwhelm, emphasizing mindfulness and gratitude. Cooper highlights the importance of aligning personal strengths with career paths for fulfillment and introduces self-awareness techniques like journaling. The conversation also touches on the role of leadership in fostering positive team dynamics and the impact of self-care on overall well-being.
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From Steelworks to People
- Chris Cooper's negative experience at the steelworks led him to pursue a career focused on people and energy.
- He realized organizations thrive when employees are happy and energized.
Defining Energy
- Energy is a complex concept encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
- Maximizing these four areas creates positive engagement and presence.
Reframing
- Reframe negative situations by focusing on positive aspects.
- Being busy can be seen as a blessing compared to those struggling to find work.