Tag: Thoughtleader

Teams take many forms. Every successful team is made up of role players and I make every effort to be a great role player: the one who accepts her role on a team and then excels at it. I willingly put in the time to improve my performance and, consequently, that of my team mates.

Basketball and track taught me some valuable lessons which have translated well into my professional career. Every day in my profession, I am presented with my clients’ problems and challenges. I must find ways to help them overcome obstacles. I must design a game plan uniquely suited for the particular challenge.

As a four-time Paralympic Gold Medalist and five-time World Champion sprinter, I can say the most important lesson I learned on the track was the concept of pushing myself beyond my own perceived limitations. Athletics has taught me how to overcome adversity and take risks.

What do running marathons and practicing law have in common?

Lessons learned continue to influence my work ethic and values, including a determination to win and put more people in the game, a commitment to be the best squad, and an acute awareness of the need to challenge assumptions about our sport. Here are three routines that still influence my career.

Union Bank recognizes the importance of investing in the total wellness of employees and communities, and supports programs that assist underserved diverse communities with health education.

The health and wellness of employees has always been a priority at Butler Snow. As a multi-office regional law firm, the demands of the workplace can certainly be taxing at times, both physically and mentally. The BalancedLives workplace wellness program as a way to provide opportunities for our attorneys and employees to achieve a greater sense of balance between the demands of the workplace and home life.

According to a report from the 2010 World Economic Forum, “eight risks and behaviors drive 15 chronic conditions that account for over 80 percent of total costs for all chronic illnesses worldwide.” But how do you encourage employees to be proactive about their health while lowering costs?

With a company purpose to “care and cure,” it’s natural that Novartis makes employee health a top priority. In 2011, the company launched Be Healthy, a global health and well-being initiative designed to support healthy lifestyles, share knowledge, and help reduce injury and risk of disease that can negatively impact people’s personal and professional lives.

Allstate believes that supporting employees in improving their overall well-being helps them not only lead more fulfilling lives but creates a more productive organization. The well-being program focuses on supporting employees in their journey to become physically energized, financially strong, mentally focused and emotionally connected.