While good health may, or may not a good leader make – or break – it does contribute to good brain function, sustained energy output and being physically resilient. These are important attributes for leaders, but the behaviors that contribute to these qualities are often sorely neglected.
Source: Center for Creative Leaders, July 10, 2017.
Given all this, we often encourage leaders to “win the morning, win the day,” — i.e. start the day with some vigorous physical activity and other healthy habits can result.
INSIGHTS: For the last nine months my morning routine has been the weekday half hour radio show followed by 60 to 90 minutes in the gym. Frankly, I have never felt better. So, the “win the morning, win the day” mantra has a special place in my head and heart.