An “Executive Athlete” is a working professional (e.g., nonprofit leader, small business owner, freelancer, elementary school teacher, CEO) who is able to sustain high achievement in his or her chosen career by balancing performance with rest/recovery. This is critical for leadership as leaders need to have endurance to be effective in the long run.

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Check these published articles from Drs. Stuart, Lassu, & O'Steen, explaining the specifics of Executive Athletes.