A Spotlight on Women's Health: What you need to know to live a longer, healthier life
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Many women only dream of following their passion or dreams. Too many people are living small, staying in jobs they don’t like, settling for unfulfilling relationships, living where they don’t feel at home, and maintaining less-than-ideal health. Some people are too scared to make a change; others aren’t sure how to begin. This seminar will inspire you to make the change and follow through, shake off the fear of not taking a chance, and live up to your greatness. At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: a. Explore reasons why women are holding themselves back. b. Examine ways to rekindle passion and purpose in life. c. Discuss solutions and lifestyle changes. d. Find the courage to conquer your fear and live life to the fullest.
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A Spotlight on Women's Health: What you need to know to live a longer, healthier life
- 1. A Spotlight On Women’s Marleece Barber, MD CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
- 2. L WONDER WOMAN 1975 Strength and Speed Intelligence Ability to Discern Truth Empathetic Magical Weaponry 2015 She Looks Like You: Strong Steady Leadership Speed with Execution Seek the Truth Demand Excellence/Show Empathy Ability to Engage, Inspire, Deliver Results
- 3. L WONDER WOMAN: VULNERABILITY 1975 She was Powerless without Her Magical Weaponry: The Golden Belt The Bullet Blocking Bracelets 2015 Professional and Personal Demands Threaten Her Health and Performance
- 5. Protect Your Most Valuable Asset: YOU!
- 6. L KEY DIFFERENCES Professional Athlete Corporate Athlete® Training 90% 10% Hours worked 4-6/day 8-12/day Career span 7-10 years 30+ years
- 8. L THE BODY IS BUSINESS RELEVANT TM Systems level: higher attention span, ability to learn and improved memory Molecular level: synaptic plasticity, increased learning and memory capacity Cellular level: brain cell growth Brain after sitting quietly Brain after 20 minute walk Research/scan compliments of Dr. Chuck Hillman, University of Illinois AVERAGE COMPOSITE OF 20 STUDENT BRAINS TAKING THE SAME TEST Source: The Positive Impact of Physical Activity on Cognition During Adulthood: A Review of Underlying Mechanisms, Evidence and Recommendations, John J. Ratey and James E. Loehr
- 17. Pledge to Make Your Health a Top Priority!
Editor's Notes
- Good morning everyone. I have been looking forward to being here for a couple of reasons. First, this conference is intended to fortify our leadership skills and I hope to impress upon you how essential good health is to your ability to lead with strength and execute flawlessly. Its a privilege to have your attention. The second reason was to hear Carla Harris. I first heard her speak in 2008 and when she done, I felt like I had been to a business revival complete with hallelujahs and amens. I rushed to the back of the room to purchase her book but the line to meet her was too long. Though I admit I have wanted to meet her, I most certainly never hoped to follow her on stage. But in her book Expect to Win, she talks about being fearless on page 202, so me and my fearless self are going to tell you how your health is business relevant. I am in the midst of women who have and will in the future make significant contributions to Lockheed Martin, the communities you live in, this country and yes even the world. For most if not all of you your accomplishments have not been accidental. In fact you are here on purpose, due to hard work and perseverence. Your career aspirations may have begun in your childhood. I’m often asked if I always wanted to be a doctor.
- I took an interest in medicine in high school but the first person I wanted to be was Wonder Woman. Remember Linda Carter, circa 1975, with long lush black hair and a stunning physique? She was strong and smart, she had a way of discerning the truth. She showed concern for others, and, she had a couple of gadgets that gave her super powers. Well, the women leaders in Lockheed Martin have a great deal in common with her: You lead with a steady strong hand, you execute with speed and accuracy, you too seek truth in solutions that are provided. While you demand excellence you provide needed support to the team. You also have the ability to engage, inspire and deliver results.
- Now anyone who was familiar with wonder woman knew that she had a couple of particular vulnerabilities: if you took away her golden belt, she was powerless. And if you took away her bracelets she couldn’t block the bullets from the bad guys. Like Wonder Woman, the leaders in this room have vulnerabilities as well. The competitive demands of the corporate arena as well as a strong desire to succeed can inadvertently lead you to neglect the very thing you need to lead effectively...your health.
- The reason I’ve made reference to Wonder Women is that We do it all. Just listen to some of the scenarios that are all in a days work. I think you will find them familiar. How do you respond to all of these demands? Some sacrifice time spent with family, others neglect their health. Some blame themselves for not being able to manage their time well enough.
- You do it by making it your mission to protect your most valuable asset- you. Real solutions may lie in how you manage your energy.
- Let’s examine the relationship between leadership, performance, and health. How is successful leadership measured? It is measured in performance which is the accomplishment of a given task. What allows us to perform? We get the energy that we need to perform every task we do from the body. The human performance institute in Florida refers to corporate executives as corporate athletes. Let’s look at the differences in corp and professional athlete. Professional athletes train 90% of the time and compete 10%. They work 4 to 6 hours/day and career last 7-10 years. The CA trains less than 10% of the time, works 8 to 10 hours day and has a career that spans at least 30 years. Talk about the need for endurance and resilience. Leaders demonstrate their ability to perform by solving problems and making decisions. Enter the brain.
- You are your brain. Your awareness that you even exist comes from this miraculous organ. It is the CEO of the body, made up of billions of neurons which are cells that process and transmit information via electrochemical signals. The brain controls all executive function. In short your brain says to the other organs " I run this! I am the boss of you.” It is your mind, your thoughts which give way to your emotions and actions. Developing, interpreting, creating, deciding and delivering on issues where billions of dollars are at stake requires a brain that is performing at its peak. Like most CEO's, it's demanding. It needs food (glucose), it needs oxygen and it needs rest. Exercise increases blood circulation which delivers essential oxygen and glucose.
- This image is the average composite of the brain of 20 students taking the same test. The ones on the left are sitting quietly and on the right, after a 20 minute walk. At a systems level, the increased blood flow , bringing glucose and oxygen leads to a higher attention span, increased ability to learn and improved memory. At a molecular level, exercise changes activity at nerve synapses (increasing certain neurotransmitters and receptors) which improve cognition and memory. At the cellular level, exercise grows brain cells which can slow the decline in brain function.
- The Heart. The heart is the organ that gets the most recognition because disorders of the heart are the most common cause of death in America. Though the brain is the CEO, the heart is a vital direct report. It pumps, blood flows and as a result cells throughout the body have nutrients delivered and waste carried away. The heart is a muscle and it too gets stronger with exercise. This means it can pump more blood with less effort. As a physician, I am concerned about the prevalence of CAD in the LM population because of the morbidity associated with it. Untreated CAD has the ability to not only handicap your career, but shorten your life. Having lost my father at age 55 to heart disease I can say that sudden mid-life death is traumatic for family, friends and colleagues left behind. the economic impact
- Then there is the musculature, the vehicle that enables us to carry on activities. The muscles give us physical strength, supports our bony structures, they contribute to our shapes, they help determine our metabolic rate which is the rate at which we burn calories. Muscle size diminishes as we age, which is why weight tends to inch upward. Weight bearing exercise is essential to maintaining muscle from your 20’s through your later life. I know there never seems to be enough time to fit it in after work and family, but let me give you another reason to consider it. Did you know that leaders who exercise tend to get better performance ratings on certain leadership attributes, like leading by example, leading with purpose, inspiring others, and thinking creatively? They do. The leader who exercises also benefits from a boost in confidence. when your physical ability matches your intellectual capacity there is an assurance that comes from this physical and mental alignment. There really isn’t anything that can’t be done.
- So you may be saying, Dr. Barber, you’ve talked to us about the brain, the heart and our muscles and how they impact our performance. I now appreciate why health is important in my career, but can you break it down to bite sized pieces on a daily basis. Well, I have., and it is your personal health plan, Each of you needs one. As you prepare for LM commit let’s commit to some good healthy habits.
- Look at this beautiful colorful plate. I know the nutrition piece is hard, as a southerner I have to ask for deliverance from fried food, and candy and maragaritas.
- 15 to 30 minutes to relax and rejuvenate your mind and spirit. An important anecdote against stress.
- A few hours each week for joyful activity. Why because we feel energized when we are joyful. Joy transports us to a place where we can be creative and dream where we remember what life is all about.
- 7 to 9 hours of sleep is ideal. Try to have one night during the week that you catch up. So, my fellow Wonder Women, I want to encourage you in your health journey. If you are not exercising begin. If you must go home and empty your cupboards of cheetos and oreos have courage. The health and wellness team will be cheering you on.