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Greetings!
All of us at AJO hope your Summer is off to a great start and the sun's energy is renewing your energy! In this quarterly newsletter, we will bring you up to speed with tips and ideas, news and local happenings that we think will be of interest.
We've seen an increase in leadership development initiatives in 2011. Included in this newsletter are results from our study of 75 "learning leaders" who participated in coaching with AJO. If you're looking to introduce, or expand coaching initiatives within your organization, be sure to check out these findings and call us to learn more about what we are seeing and what best practice organizations are doing.
Our learning theme for this edition is energy management. We focused on this topic during our Coaches Forum in June. Participating coaches and clients reviewed the latest research, resources and materials that we have developed for use in our work with clients. Experts argue that performance improvement occurs when we manage our energy rather than our time and the results are pretty impressive. If you're struggling to keep up in our fast paced, "always on" world, this topic is for you. |
Managing Your Energy
Four Sources For Maintaining Your Energy Level
 Business and technology trends are relentlessly driving higher expectations, both in terms of performance and demands on our availability.
We are being challenged to find new ways to be productive beyond effective management of our time. Experts advocate managing energy from 4 key sources to stabilize energy, increase productivity and increase overall engagement.
In this article, you'll learn where to take an "Energy Audit" to measure how you're doing personally and as a leader. We'll cover the energy sources, our top tips for managing your energy and where to learn more. If you're interested in our coaching guide and action plan, give me a call. Read more ...... | |
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Learn and Network in the Community
In Case You Missed These Events!
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- Conference Board Executive Coaching Conference -Held in NYC in March. Conference speakers included Richard E. Boyatzis and David Peters. Topics covered how organizations are measuring the impact of coaching and C-Level Value of Coaching. Let us know if you'd like to learn more about any of this year's sessions.
- The Neuroscience of Organizational Change -
At the NJHRPG in March, David Rock explained how the new field of NeuroLeadership is applying the findings from neuroscience labs into the world of organizational change. Ask us about how we are applying the concepts to our coaching practice.
- New Jersey Organization Development Annual Sharing Day (NJDOL) - This annual event in May is always well received. Click here to learn more and for information on next year's event.
- Creating a Culture of Innovation - At the NJHRPG May meeting, Yolanda Mangolini shared how Google has created a culture of innovation. Ask how we can help you assess innovation in your function or organization.
Up and Coming Events
- Senior HR Advisory Board (SHRAB) -September 16, 2011, hosted by Unilever NA. Members only. Click here to learn more if you are a senior HR professional, overseeing the HR function in your organization and you'd like to join.
- AJO Coaches Forum -September 23, 2011. If you are interested in attending the September Forum, please email Shannon O'Connor.
- NJHRPG - Ann Rhoades, visionary HR executive and speaker is scheduled for the September 13th meeting.
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 On a final note, I'd like to thank everyone who supported me this year in my ninth annual bike ride from NJ to Washington, DC. The tour raised $1.5M for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
Have a wonderful summer and do not hesitate to contact me or my team if there's anything we can do to help you "reach your goals".
Sincerely,
Andy O'Connor
President
A.J. O'Connor Associates
p: 973.539.3006
Executive Coaching - Team & Leadership Development - Career Transition
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Recommended Summer Reading
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"Every now and then go away, have a little relaxation, for when you come back to your work your judgment will be surer; since to remain constantly at work will cause you to lose power of judgment."
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 Coaching Study Results
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Key findings from AJO's study of 75 "learning leaders" in executive coaching programs:
- 100% strongly agreed that coaching was a valuable use of their time
- 94% agreed that they are more effective leaders post coaching
- 88% agreed that there has been a positive business impact from coaching
- 100% agreed that they would recommend their coach to others
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