The USA Today had a fantastic article this summer about Starwood's CEO, Frits Van Paasschen, titled "Starwood's CEO takes an idea and runs with it: Like running, business is about setting high goals, conquering fears." Frits had many successful jobs before he came to Starwood, such as Nike, Disney, and Coors. When interviewing for the Starwood position the board interviewed 60 candidates before deciding on Mr. Van Paasschen. So, why Frits? Of course he had a great resume but according the chair of the board, Bruce Duncan, his passion to stay physically fit through running contributed to his hiring. Bruce Duncan stated '"That shows someone who's tenacious, someone who has a plan and gets it done.... It shows he'll do whatever it takes."' This is called The Business of Training, using your training to your advantage not only during a competition but during the business hours as well.
What makes you different from the candidate or employee next to you? Right now, a difference might be that you are training for a triathlon. You are balancing work, training, family, friends, etc to reach a goal, a triathlon. Don't you do this various times throughout the week, even day, at work? Your boss tells you that you have a new quota or a new responsibility, what do you have to do? Balance, work hard, and reach the goal that is set in front of you. Like Bruce Duncan stated you are "someone who has a plan and gets it done."
I encourage you to let your boss/employees know that you are training for a triathlon outside of work. They might become some of your biggest supporters and it could also add to the qualifications for your next promotion.
Go Get 'Um!
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http://www.usatoday.com/money/companies/management/2008-06-22-starwood-ceo-paasschen_N.htm
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