The Corporate Athlete: How to Achieve Maximal Performance in Business and Life

As Jack Groppel so aptly explains, the rigor of corporate athletics is often even more demanding than that of professional athletes. In my world, one does not have the luxury of an offseason. . . . This book is a must read for all those striving for the gold.Arthur M. Blank, CEO and President, The Home DepotWow! This is an incredible book. Every person in business should read The Corporate Athlete from cover to cover and apply it every day.Brian Tracy, author of Maximum Achievement: Strategies and Skills That Will Unlock Your Hidden Powers to SucceedTodays corporate world is much like the world of professional sportsit is fiercely competitive and mentally and physically demanding, and it requires constant, vigilant training. More than ever, to maintain health, happiness, and career success, executives and employees must become Corporate Athletes. In this book, top business consultant, trainer, and lecturer Jack Groppel shows you how to use the training mentality of elite professional athletes.Based on the latest scientific research, The Corporate Athlete shows corporate competitors how to achieve maximum performance levelsboth inside and outside the corporate world. Drawing on the parallels between sports and business, Jack Groppel reveals the integral roles that nutrition, fitness, and selfimprovementmental, physical, and emotionalplay in giving Corporate Athletes their winning edge. Its an edge thats crucial if you need to come to a meeting fresh off the plane, pull out all the stops on a big presentation, cut the major dealsand still have the energy to enjoy time with family and friends. This practical and beneficial 21day program will give you, no matter how overworked you are, the stamina and commitment to develop a worldclass career.Learn to:* Have as much energy for your family at 8 p.m. as you have at the office at 8 a.m.* Be on when you need to be on* Respond to change, adversity, and crisis more constructively* Display more positivity and confidence* Eat properly on the road, in the air, and before and during business meetings* Slow down the aging processTake advantage of the same secrets that Dr. Groppel has used to help highstress professionalsfrom Olympic athletes and NHL stars to fastlane executives at major companies like Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Este Lauder, and BristolMyers Squibbget themselves in fighting shape. Here is the program that will train you to perform at the highest possible levels in both your professional and your family lifebecause taking optimum care of yourself, mentally and physically, is the best way to take care of business.Outstanding . . . The Corporate Athlete is a truly comprehensive program to help you achieve both your personal and your professional goals. It will help you take control of your life and effect positive physical, mental, and spiritual change.Darlene Hamrock, Regional Vice President, CliniqueWhy do so many top performers call themselves Corporate Athletes?Todays challenging business climate requires every top executive to be perfectly fit both mentally and physically. The Corporate Athlete is must reading for everyone who wants to manage his or her business, career, or profession effectively while living a balanced life. Buy itits a great investment.Leonard Lauder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Este Lauder Companies, Inc.This is the book to teach you how to perform your job at the highest level possible while maintaining maximal health and happiness.Jim Courier, French Open champion and former world No. 1 tennis player