Title: The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal
Author: Jim Loehr
First published January 1, 2003
222 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9780743226752 (ISBN10: 0743226755)
Rating: 3.98
Overview
“Revolutionize your approach to performance and personal renewal with The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr. This New York Times bestseller has helped countless individuals balance stress and recovery, and sustain peak performance despite demanding workloads and non-stop schedules.
In today’s fast-paced digital age, time management is no longer enough. Loehr and co-author Tony Schwartz provide a scientifically-based approach to managing energy both on and off the job.
Discover how to tap into four key sources of energy, balance energy expenditure with intermittent renewal, and expand your capacity like an elite athlete. With a step-by-step program and positive energy management rituals, this book will empower you to become physically energized, emotionally connected, mentally focused, and spiritually aligned.
Don’t just manage your time, manage your energy for a more fulfilling life with The Power of Full Engagement.”
About the Author
Meet Dr. Jim Loehr, a renowned performance psychologist and author of 16 books, including his latest work, The Only Way to Win. Dr. Loehr is also the co-author of the bestseller The Power of Full Engagement.
His science-based energy management training system has received global acclaim and has been featured in leading publications such as Harvard Business Review, Business Week, and Fortune, among others. Dr. Loehr has also been a guest on popular TV shows like NBC’s Today Show and the Oprah Winfrey Show.
With over 30 years of experience and applied research, Dr. Loehr firmly believes that the strength of one’s character is the most critical factor in achieving success, personal fulfillment, and life satisfaction. He contends that character strength can be developed by investing energy in the same way that muscle strength is built.
Dr. Loehr has worked with many world-class performers from various fields including sport, business, medicine, and law enforcement. His corporate clients include Fortune 500 companies such as Procter & Gamble, GlaxoSmithKline, and Citigroup Smith Barney.
He has also worked with elite athletes like golfers Mark O’Meara and Justin Rose, tennis players Jim Courier and Monica Seles, and Olympic gold medalist speed skater Dan Jansen.
Dr. Loehr holds a master’s and doctorate in psychology and serves on several prestigious scientific boards. He is a full member of various associations such as the American Psychological Association, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
The Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute, where Dr. Loehr is a faculty member, is a pioneer in delivering science-based energy management training solutions. They have worked with elite performers such as Olympic gold medalists, military Special Forces, and Fortune 500 CEOs, helping them achieve sustained high performance.
In 2015, 25 Fortune 100 companies participated in Corporate Athlete training, which was delivered across 32 countries and over 500 sessions.
Editoral Review
Jim Loehr’s The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal presents a refreshing perspective on personal and professional success, calling for a shift in mindset from time management to energy management. Published in 2003, the book is a crucial addition to the self-help genre that reiterates the idea that success is not just about time but also about energy.
Loehr is a world-renowned performance psychologist who has worked with top athletes and business executives. Drawing from extensive research and personal experience, he outlines a system to manage energy, using physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual resources to achieve high performance and personal renewal.
The book provides a practical framework for readers to assess their energy levels and teaches them ways to increase them. Loehr emphasizes that one should look after oneself first before dealing with other people, simultaneously improving their personal and professional lives.
He emphasizes the importance of balance, outlining four key performance principles to achieve it: full engagement, energy rhythms, emotional balance, and positive values. Loehr’s writing is clear and practical, making The Power of Full Engagement a quick and enjoyable read.
The book does not just provide useful insights, but also compelling examples from his work with clients, such as tennis player Monica Seles, demonstrating the application of his methods in real-world contexts. However, the book does have some limitations.
Loehr’s emphasis on the importance of physical health may feel repetitive or a bit self-evident to some readers. Additionally, while the system he presents is compelling and effective, it is a lot to implement all at once.
Nevertheless, the book remains an important contribution to the self-help genre, and readers looking to increase their energy levels and perform at their best will find it useful. Loehr’s holistic approach to success, rooted in the management of personal energy, distinguishes the book from the traditional time-management advice, making it a fresh and insightful read for anyone seeking to improve their lives.
Overall, The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal by Jim Loehr is an excellent book for anyone looking to achieve their full potential, increasing productivity, and living a more fulfilling life. The book receives four out of five stars for its practical approach, compelling examples, and refreshing perspective.
