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| Author: | Gavin, J. H. |
| Title: | A Spirit of Personal Integrity: The Role of Character in Executive Health |
| Journal: | Organizational Dynamics
2003 : MAY, VOL. 32:2, p. 165-179 |
| Index terms: | HEALTH BIOGRAPHY PSYCHOLOGY |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Spirituality and personal integrity are not often considered dimensions of executive health, yet these are the bases of an executive's character. Executive health is more commonly thought of as physical fitness and psychological well-being. While the authors consider these two essential foundations for executive health, as did Theodore Roosevelt over 100 years ago, the authors suggest that above them are two additional dimensions. These are spirituality and, at the heart of executive health, good character and positive personal integrity. The authors say this based on extensive biographical research into the lives of business and world leaders over the past 150 years. The authors conclude that balancing concern for one's health with effortful striving is essential to sustained, long-term achievement. |
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