Energy Leadership
How Personally Sustainable Are You?

How you lead your energy impacts not only the sustainability of your leadership, but your personal sustainability as well. In fact, DTE believes that personal sustainability is at the core of effective sustainable leadership. No matter how effective you are in your business and life, if you are not engaging your own sustainability - you are missing a huge opportunity to build and sustain a strong foundation, essential to continued and fulfilling success. You most likely already have a "gut feeling" for where you are with personal sustainability. You also likely have your own definition of what it means to you. Take this DTE Assessment as a starting point and see: What is ONE change you can integrate right now to set yourself up for greater success and sustainability in the area of YOU?


I always schedule some 'personal' time in for myself each day. (I.e. Reflection time, meditation, down time, etc.)

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I eat 3 nutrition rich main meals with 2-3 snacks or mini-meals spread throughout the day.

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I always start my day off with a quality breakfast.

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I stay 'pro-actively' hydrated throughout the day. (Meaning, I do not allow myself to get to the point of overly thirsty.)

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I stay "pro-actively" nourished throughout the day. (Meaning, I do not allow myself to get to the point of overly hungry.)

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I eat and drink consciously. I eat food for fuel. I consider if this food and beverage will "serve" my energy and sustain me or if it is a "quick fix" that will create an energetic dive later in the day.

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I pay attention to the relationship between what I eat, how I feel, and what my moods are.

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I exercise at least 5 times a week for 30 minutes at a time, or 3 times a week for an hour, using a safe and sound routine which engages me and provides me with variety.

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I am present and 'connected' with my body throughout the day.

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When I feel overwhelmed I can easily find my 'center,' get back on track, and do what needs to be done.

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I take regular mini breaks every 90-120 minutes - no matter what.

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I feel good; I have energy, I am fit, I care for my body, I take a stand for my health and well-being, I like who I am in my body; I have a nurturing, respectful partnership with my body.

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I have a strong physical presence and posture. I am aware of my physical presence and it supports me vs. hinders me in being effective with others.

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I am good at holding personal boundaries when it comes to my own self-care.

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I am engaged in relationships that fulfill and evoke the best in me.

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I engage with others with the desire and intention of supporting and inviting the best in them.

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I am engaged in work that I love and that fulfills my desire to make a positive impact.

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I am fully engaged at work. I am present, I engage with whatever activity or whomever I am with, fully.

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At the end of the day, I can go home and fully engage my spouse and kids (or partner, pets, etc.) – I'm present and engaged and they feel it. If you asked them – they would say "Yes, without a doubt, he/she is fully engaged with us."

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I see how Energy and Leadership are connected.

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