Energy Related Topics 
The Recovering Engineer
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
He can adapt to play in a world that demands a set of behaviors that are not his preference, and that takes lots of energy for him. If you find that one of the environments (or behaviors) takes a lot more energy and drains you a lot or just seems harder, it might be because you're having to adjust your style to fit the environment.
The Recovering Engineer
OCTOBER 18, 2011
Honestly, resolving a conflict can take lots of emotional energy. While I think it is generally a good idea to work with other people to productively resolve conflicts, I recognize that you do not need to invest this energy to resolve every conflict you might experience. I think this is a great question.
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The Recovering Engineer
AUGUST 27, 2011
By reducing their frustration and anger levels, you can reduce the emotional energy that they bring to their interactions with you about the issue in question. When you reduce the emotional energy, you reduce the risk that the communication will escalate to a destructive conflict.
The Recovering Engineer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
This tendency can lead to what is sometimes called non-rational escalation of commitment — a willingness to continue escalating the investment of time, energy, emotion, or money to “winning” the situation. Ramping up your energy level or the strength of your demand is tempting. It’s both tempting and dangerous.
The Recovering Engineer
JULY 27, 2012
As a result, you will waste time and energy trying to convince each other of the “right” way to solve the revenue shortfall with very little likelihood of reaching a mutually agreeable solution. In the end, you will get greater returns and better results as you release all of the creative energies of your team in a common, focused direction.
The Recovering Engineer
MARCH 24, 2011
I do know that when I have found the strength and wisdom to look past the challenge to see the blessing, the challenge seemed less daunting, and I had the energy to persevere. When I have focused on the challenge, I have felt hopeless and without energy. So, to have energy, enthusiasm, and happiness — count your blessings.
The Recovering Engineer
JUNE 13, 2011
In the meantime though, find a way to frame it positively so that you can find the energy and enthusiasm to lead positively. You can’t live with the mess forever — eventually you’ll have to clean it up. Related posts: Conflict Resolution from John Wooden – What’s Right Not Who’s Right.
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