Mojo: How to Get It, How to Keep It, How to Get It Back if You Lose It is well worth a read. The author, Marshall Goldsmith, has written 30 executive coaching books, with Mojo being his latest.

I was attracted to Marshall’s book because I subscribe to the “loving what you do and showing it” philosophy — or Mojo. Life is way too short and human energy is way too precious of a commodity to be spending it on endeavors that produce low to no ”quality of life” return. Another benefit — having Mojo or “being in the zone” is incredibly contagious, especially in my line of work. As a leadership coach and organizational dynamic and human behavior specialist, it’s my mission to encourage clients to reach their greatest potential. Being genuinely enthusiastic and passionate about my mission and my clients’ opportunties and possibilities, is a recipe for success — for them and for me!       

The book is a short and easy read. Goldsmith does a great job of defining what Mojo is and isn’t (Nojo). Next he explores the four key elements required to achieve great Mojo. Throughout he weaves in real-life stories and examples of how colleagues have struggled to find (and then have found) their Mojo. The last few chapters offer practical next steps and take-away tools that can be implemented immediately.

Mojo is also multiple purpose. Currently, as a part of my coaching engagements, I’m recommending Mojo to executive/senior leader clients who are reinventing themselves — to augment our work. Mojo also lends itself to those who are in job seeker/career transition mode. I’ve developed a pro bono adaptation entitled “In the Zone”, that has been positively received by job seeker audiences. (Please see our previous blog post, TechEdge Gives Back, for information about one of these presentations.)  I’ve also integrated select Mojo concepts into TechEdge’s flagship workshop and program, “Collaboration in Action” – which is all about optimizing people potential to achieve extraordinary results.

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