Old Paradigm
Old paradigm prioritizes what?
Managing Time
New paradigm prioritizes what?
Managing Energy
Fill in the blanks:
______, not _____ is the fundamental currency of high performance
Energy, not time, is the fundamental currency of high performance
The power of full engagement is part of which paradigm?
New paradigm
A leader who prioritizes awareness, engagement, and inclusion would follow which paradigm?
The new paradigm
Fill in the blank:
According to the old paradigm, downtime is _________
According to the old paradigm, downtime is wasted time
Fill in the blank:
According to the new paradigm, downtime is __________
According to the new paradigm, downtime is productive time
What are examples of physical sources of energy?
Sleep
Nutrition
Movement
Disengagement and burnout is caused by what?
Low energy
A leader following the old paradigm would prioritize what?
Control, efficiency, and authority
Why does the old paradigm aim to avoid stress?
Stress is seen as negative. Stress takes away from efficiency and productivity
Why does the new paradigm think you should seek out stress?
Because stress is the key to growth in performance of any kind.
If the mental source of energy was low, what would be affected?
Focus/attention
Which quadrant of the dynamics of energy allows for full engagement?
High positive (invigorated, confident, challenged, joyful, connected)
Why is the new paradigm more beneficial for a leader to follow?
- Prioritizing energy allows for a more supportive environment.
- This can lead to increased efficiency, productivity, reduced burnout, etc.
According to the old paradigm, what is performance fuelled by?
Rewards
According to the new paradigm, what is performance fuelled by?
Purpose
When comparing energy to engagement, what would high energy lead to?
Higher focus, creativity, and motivation
How can disengagement be a good thing?
Because it allows for times of rest and energy renewal after being fully engaged
When could an old paradigm style of leadership be effective and why?
This style can be effective in emergency situations or time-pressured environments by using clear directives and strict schedules.
(but overuse of this style can lead to burnout, disengagement, and low emotional energy.)
What does it mean to live life like we're running an endless marathon?
Pushing yourself beyond healthy levels of exertion.
- Leaving little to no time for rest and recovery between tasks
- No balanced outlook on productivity and rest and recovery
- Eventually leads to burnout
Why does the new paradigm argue that we should live life as a series of sprints?
Living this way ensures the "finish line" is always in sight.
- It allows for moments of full engagement as well as moments to rest and recover.
- Helps to manage energy and reduce the risk of burnout
What happens when we take responsibility for the energy we bring to the world?
We become more productive
Full engagement requires drawing on 4 separate but related energy sources. What are the 4 sources?
1. Physical
2. Emotional
3. Mental
4. Spiritual
How would having an emotionally intelligent leader emphasize the new paradigm and be good for energy management?
Leaders who are aware of their own emotions and the emotions of others are better able to regulate energy, build trust, and guide decision-making.