Jack GroppelDr. Jack Groppel is an internationally recognized authority and pioneer in the science of human performance, and an expert in fitness and nutrition. Dr. Groppel is an Adjunct Professor of Management at the J.L. Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Dr. Groppel is the author of The Corporate Athlete book. He developed the Corporate Athlete® concept for his training program while serving as an associate professor of kinesiology and bioengineering at the University of Illinois helping both business executives and athletes increase performance levels.
In 1992, he combined his program with Dr. Jim Loehr to form the Human Performance Institute, formerly LGE Performance Systems, Inc. Dr. Groppel was recently elected as a Vice President on the Board of Directors of the United States Professional Tennis Association. A Fellow in the American College of Sports Medicine, Dr.Groppel is also a Board certified nutritionist in the American College of Nutrition and a former Research Associate to the U.S. Olympic Training Center. He served for 16 years as the Chairman of the National Sport Science Committee of the United States Tennis Association.The Fully Engaged Leader:
Managing Energy for Success
Session 1 (9:00am – 10:30am CST)
Energy vs. Time: Leaving the Ordinary Behind
In today’s marketplace, time management has become the most accepted practice in the pursuit of organizational and personal success. Yet time itself is finite, and all too often leaders—despite their long hours—are drained of the vital energy that sustains true success. Managing energy instead of time is the most important factor in your mission of success. The key is developing greater resilience and flexibility in the face of non-stop stress. Moving from ordinary to extraordinary requires the investment of your fullest and best energy, right here, right now. In this valuable first session, you will:
- Identify and process the fundamental currency of your business—your energy
- Address the four dimensions of energy
- Take away proven, actionable energy management principles
- Learn about the importance of storytelling for your mission’s success
- Walk through a personal energy assessment
Break
Session 2 (11:00am – 12:30pm CST)
Nourishing Your Purpose
Since energy is such an all-encompassing measure of human effort, it comes as no surprise that nutrition plays an important role in full engagement. Understanding and managing your food intake and facing the many barriers that exist in your everyday life are crucial steps in the investment and development of your energy. In this session, you will:
- Learn how nutrition affects energy levels, mood, and performance
- Discover strategic eating guidelines
- Define your ultimate mission
Lunch (12:30pm-1:30pm CST)
Session 3 (1:30 – 3:00pm CST)
Movement for the Fully Engaged
Once you’ve implemented a system of nourishment and discipline, you will be able to focus on effective growth. Learning how to approach and create movement from the energy you generate will prepare you to not only take yourself to the next level of performance, but will help you fight self-deception and model truth to those that work with and for you. In this session, you’ll:
- Learn the value of moving strategically
- Discover the different kinds of effective “movement” training
- Identify specific barriers to full engagement
- Take a life engagement audit and full engagement inventory
- Develop your own storytelling
Break
Session 4 (3:15pm – 4:45pm CST)
The Call to Action
The lasting success of positive energy management practices hinges on rituals. Simply understanding the time vs. energy dilemma, learning how to nourish your body and mind, confronting your barriers, and catalyzing movement are not enough on their own—purposeful repetition is what gives your energy meaning, context, and longevity. In this final call to action, you will:
- Discern the keys to building rituals
- Construct a personal development plan and accountability log
- Identify with important coaching and support systems for future growth
