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The less energy you have the more negative you become. Low energy leaders: Feel unappreciated. Energized leaders are better. Want to quit. Blow up. Can’t create or try new things. Believe the world… Continue reading → Leading MORE
Most people dread conflict and can’t imagine how they could turn conflict into an energy source because they don’t understand what it really is. Conflict is simply energy – the energy […]. MORE
The impact of your leadership is measured by the effect you have on others. Manage the splash: You always impact those around you. Even if people turn from you, you have impact. Some leaders tend to lift people toward bright. Some leaders tend to drag people toward dark. Patterns produce splash – your impact on those around … … Continue reading → Personal Growth Growth Leadership Development MORE
In 2007, the company experimented with training 15 director-level Googlers on healthy energy management. The post 28 Ways Leaders Re-charge Their Batteries: How to Increase Energy, Improve Mood, and Manage Stress appeared first on Engaging Leader. Blog Human energy Self-leadership MORE
I felt my energy drain as I drove toward the call center. The center’s results were stagnant– it was time to dig deeper. Joe’s energy ignited [.] The post 5 Ways to Unblock Leadership Energy appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. MORE
In their book The Power of Full Engagement , authors Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz suggest that energy – not time – is our most precious resource. However, unlike batteries, human energy doesn’t store in reserve very well. So how are you doing in managing your energy? MORE
L eading is tough enough as it is without a lack of energy. You’ve got to have energy to lead well. But how do you make sure you have enough energy to get through the day? The odd truth is, move more to have more energy. Self-Improvement energy exercise power rest MORE
” If you’re full of energy, but your team looks like they need a good shot of red bull to get going, ask yourself these questions. 37 Questions to Ask Yourself if Your Team Lacks Energy. I was giving a keynote on Saturday to large group of administrative professionals. MORE
” I would add more energy to any situation than I took away. The post Are You an Energy Leader, or an Energy Drainer? Blog Human energy MORE
For me, energy is a big factor in both whom I want to follow, and who I want on my team. Leaders with strong, positive, engaging energy inspire others towards [.]. Really Listen energy Energy Audit leader leadership teamAs I have been doing more writing, I have been paying a lot of attention to which leaders I find most inspiring–and why. MORE
Let’s do this instead… “Busy” has an energy about it. Of course, you can insert any energy that doesn’t serve you here: “It’s hard” or “It won’t work” are two of my favorites for sabotage, letting ourselves off the hook, and/or retreating when we’re scared. Now take that energy to your colleague. The mental energy she’d spent, holding busy to avoid disappointed, was hers again. Got a minute? MORE
Success requires energy. No energy – no success. Passion is focused energy. The most important thing you manage is your own energy. 7 energy drains: Self-importance. No passion – no leadership. The false… Continue reading → Managing Marks of leaders Success Taking others higher MORE
Many of us find our energy dissipates at this time of year when the days are short and the nights are long. Instead of trying to muscle your way through it, here’s how to maximize the energy you do have. Even when your energy is lower than usual, there will be periods in the day when it is higher than others. How to Maximize Your Higher Energy Times Protect the time of day when you have the most energy. MORE
Any incompetent fool can run around barking orders like a chihuahua with the self image of a doberman. Yes, giving direction is part of leadership. But the soft stuff, like igniting, monitoring, and… Continue reading → Health Marks of leaders Motivation Success Taking others higher Leadership Development organizational success MORE
We perform our best when we are in the energy and flow of the moment. No matter what you are doing, it will always be better when you are tapping into your natural energy and flow. Whether listening or playing, solo or in a group, music can have a massive impact on our energy levels. MORE
Leaders correct too much and affirm too little. Hold monthly affirmation sessions. Here’s how. Invite one key player to an affirmation sessions for the sole purpose of encouragement. Be prepared. You do this so little it may freak them out. First, clarify mission, vision, and values. Second, honor their admirable qualities, outstanding service, consistency of character, [.]. MORE
Gretchen Rubin at The Happiness Project on energy level and self-control MORE
I read a great book - Clean Energy Nation - Freeing America from the Tyranny of Fossil Fuels by Congressman Jerry McNerney Ph.D. And my son, David, runs Estill Energy, a solar company. There is a great chapter on energy and national security. The garden is awesome right now. MORE
The inability to manage energy guarantees failure. The Energy Project) 5 ways to manage human energy: #1. Set a work-timer for… Continue reading → energy Leadership Development organizational successOnly 56% of employees feel energized at work. Work like a sprinter. MORE
When we don’t trust, we exert a lot of energy to keep up our guard, to continually assess and verify. This uses a lot of energy and time. When we trust, we re-allocate that energy and time to getting things done and making an impact. Note: Carl & I met at BIF9. MORE
21 ways a leader drains everyone’s energy: Laugh with the inner circle. Sometimes success is about what you don’t do. Frown with the fringe. Pound your own chest. Complain about others. Spring new… Continue reading → Influence Purpose Success Leadership Development leadership success MORE
Energy vampires* cheer when: Urgencies distract from priorities. Outdated systems and processes… Continue reading → energy Leadership Leadership DevelopmentMeetings suck the life out of people. Tough conversations get rescheduled or avoided. Elephants – taboo topics – crowd conference rooms. MORE
If Halloween was the only day energy vampires came around too. Energy vampires are deadly to an organization; especially when they are in leadership positions. What I find remarkable are how many energy vampires we have in the workforce. If so, you may be an energy vampire. MORE
Wasting time and energy may be one of my biggest pet peeves as a leader. Does it ever feel like you are wasting valuable time and energy? It can be frustrating to feel your most valuable commodity – time – has been wasted or you invested good energy on the wrong things. MORE
Organizational energy is leadership’s responsibility. Negative energy is the result of neglect or ignorance. Focus on energy: In as little as five minutes, you can energize a team member. Successful leaders energize others. But,… Continue reading → Coaching Taking others higher Leadership Development leadership success organizational success MORE
At the heart of positive leadership lies the concept of positive energy. Whereas much popular literature is dominated by discussions about the toll of stress, burnout, depression, tension, anxiety, fatigue, disengagement, and fear, less attention is paid to positive energy, even though it is one of the most powerful and important predictors of organizational and individual success. Positive energy is characterized by a feeling of aliveness, arousal, vitality and zest. MORE
The organization gets a shot in the arm; an instant infusion of talent and energy. Effective onboarding accelerates productivity and generates energy. MORE
If you’re struggling with leading change, join change advisor, speaker, and author, Rick Maurer as he reveals his change model, the “Energy Bar,” which allows leaders to get a better understanding of employees’ resistance of change and […]. MORE
Be accountable if you want to hold others accountable. Think of accountability as having someone in the boat with you. Who rows with you? Shout your goals from the rooftop. Secrets protect. Accountability… Continue reading → Accountability Leadership Development organizational success MORE
Prevention requires energy If we could total the number of mistakes caused by fatigue and the number of potential corrective actions prevented by sloth it is likely that we'd be stunned by the size. Those are topics, however, that are not carefully explored. MORE
Low energy abounds. 10 Energy Zappers 1. The post 10 Ways to Zap Energy and Squash Enthusiasm appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Culture Empowerment motivation Performance Recognition Results energy enthusiasm leadership MORE
Sandy Pentland and Daniel Olguin at MIT’s Human Dynamics Lab outfitted five executives with devices that recorded data on their social signals – not what they said, but their tone of voice, gesticulation, proximity to others, personal energy, and more. MORE
The law of energy is put more in than you take out. Courage Encouragement Marks of leaders Motivation Optimism Power energize leaders Leadership Leadership Development organizational success Priorities sources of energy Lousy leaders drain people; successful leaders energize. Do eyes light up when you’re around? Those who make the biggest difference, energize others. Any person or system that takes out more than it puts in is dying. MORE
Thought leaders around the world share their insights on energy and engagement. Managing Personal Energy and Engagement Jesse Lynn Stoner of the Seapoint Center, shares 7 Ways to Increase Your Own Engagement and Satisfaction Are you concerned about the [.] The post Frontline Festival August: Energy and Engagement appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Empowerment energy Frontline Festival motivation MORE
The shocking loss of meaning at work is energy draining. Alternative sources of energy are correspondingly and desperately sought. Such is the impact of a manager’s corrosive behavior on the energy flow of an organization. The Organizational Energy Formula. MORE
Done poorly, gratitude demotivates or inspires entitlement. Affirm results; honor heart. The person behind results: There’s a leader on my team who enjoys meeting needs and taking care of people. I saw him in action… Continue reading → Motivation Leadership Development organizational success MORE
Managers complain about pushing low-energy employees. Low-energy suggests lack of purpose, not lack of energy. Don’t try to energize low-energy employees. Help them connect with their purpose. Purpose pulls. You don’t push people who… Continue reading → Coaching Listening Taking others higher Leadership Development MORE
One energy vampire* drains the entire team. Negative energy dominates apart from intervention. Successful leaders, monitor, manage, and fuel energy.… A small energized team goes further than a large team with one black hole. … Continue reading → Taking others higher Leadership organizational success MORE
85% are not self-aware.* Your stories show YOU who you are. A story: Recently, I taught a group of leaders how to energize team members by listening to stories. During the session a… Continue reading → Taking others higher Leadership Development organizational success MORE
Energy comes to you from your inner world and the world around you. Find energy by respecting it. 10 Ways to Find More Energy Today #1. Reject the need to be right all… Continue reading → Personal Growth Success Leadership Development MORE
High energy teams get more done. Sadly, they don’t teach managers how to track and manage team energy. Perhaps it’s a topic you’d rather ignore. Just do the work. Don’t worry about fluffy… Continue reading → Leading MORE
Wasting time and energy may be one of my biggest pet peeves as a leader. I firmly believe when we get rid of some common drains on our time and energy we dramatically improve our performance as leaders. Plus, bad structure is an energy-drainer. MORE
What you can do, however, is manage your energy. Energy is the amount of effort we expend into doing something. Approach a task with high levels of energy and you can often get the task completed with super-human speed. Approach the same task with lackluster energy, and it seems to take forever. So here are my five tips for managing your energy levels so that you can become as productive as possible each and every day, and so get more done in less time. MORE
Energy Related Topics Lead Change Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2016
We perform our best when we are in the energy and flow of the moment. No matter what you are doing, it will always be better when you are tapping into your natural energy and flow. Whether listening or playing, solo or in a group, music can have a massive impact on our energy levels.
Lead Change Blog
OCTOBER 13, 2014
If Halloween was the only day energy vampires came around too. Energy vampires are deadly to an organization; especially when they are in leadership positions. What I find remarkable are how many energy vampires we have in the workforce. If so, you may be an energy vampire.
Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog
APRIL 18, 2018
Most people dread conflict and can’t imagine how they could turn conflict into an energy source because they don’t understand what it really is. Conflict is simply energy – the energy […].
Lead Change Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
What you can do, however, is manage your energy. Energy is the amount of effort we expend into doing something. Approach a task with high levels of energy and you can often get the task completed with super-human speed. Approach the same task with lackluster energy, and it seems to take forever. So here are my five tips for managing your energy levels so that you can become as productive as possible each and every day, and so get more done in less time.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 26, 2018
The inability to manage energy guarantees failure. The Energy Project) 5 ways to manage human energy: #1. Set a work-timer for… Continue reading → energy Leadership Development organizational successOnly 56% of employees feel energized at work. Work like a sprinter.
Lead Change Blog
APRIL 15, 2015
The shocking loss of meaning at work is energy draining. Alternative sources of energy are correspondingly and desperately sought. Such is the impact of a manager’s corrosive behavior on the energy flow of an organization. The Organizational Energy Formula.
Coaching Tip
JANUARY 15, 2014
At the heart of positive leadership lies the concept of positive energy. Whereas much popular literature is dominated by discussions about the toll of stress, burnout, depression, tension, anxiety, fatigue, disengagement, and fear, less attention is paid to positive energy, even though it is one of the most powerful and important predictors of organizational and individual success. Positive energy is characterized by a feeling of aliveness, arousal, vitality and zest.
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 3, 2014
The law of energy is put more in than you take out. Courage Encouragement Marks of leaders Motivation Optimism Power energize leaders Leadership Leadership Development organizational success Priorities sources of energy Lousy leaders drain people; successful leaders energize. Do eyes light up when you’re around? Those who make the biggest difference, energize others. Any person or system that takes out more than it puts in is dying.
Joseph Lalonde
JULY 10, 2015
L eading is tough enough as it is without a lack of energy. You’ve got to have energy to lead well. But how do you make sure you have enough energy to get through the day? The odd truth is, move more to have more energy. Self-Improvement energy exercise power rest
Engaging Leader
AUGUST 30, 2013
” I would add more energy to any situation than I took away. The post Are You an Energy Leader, or an Energy Drainer? Blog Human energy
Ron Edmondson
FEBRUARY 19, 2018
Wasting time and energy may be one of my biggest pet peeves as a leader. Does it ever feel like you are wasting valuable time and energy? It can be frustrating to feel your most valuable commodity – time – has been wasted or you invested good energy on the wrong things.
Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 27, 2013
I felt my energy drain as I drove toward the call center. The center’s results were stagnant– it was time to dig deeper. Joe’s energy ignited [.] The post 5 Ways to Unblock Leadership Energy appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 17, 2015
Organizational energy is leadership’s responsibility. Negative energy is the result of neglect or ignorance. Focus on energy: In as little as five minutes, you can energize a team member. Successful leaders energize others. But,… Continue reading → Coaching Taking others higher Leadership Development leadership success organizational success
Linked 2 Leadership
JANUARY 20, 2011
In their book The Power of Full Engagement , authors Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz suggest that energy – not time – is our most precious resource. However, unlike batteries, human energy doesn’t store in reserve very well. So how are you doing in managing your energy?
Leadership Freak
MARCH 29, 2015
Success requires energy. No energy – no success. Passion is focused energy. The most important thing you manage is your own energy. 7 energy drains: Self-importance. No passion – no leadership. The false… Continue reading → Managing Marks of leaders Success Taking others higher
Leadership Freak
JUNE 29, 2015
Energy comes to you from your inner world and the world around you. Find energy by respecting it. 10 Ways to Find More Energy Today #1. Reject the need to be right all… Continue reading → Personal Growth Success Leadership Development
Let's Grow Leaders
APRIL 20, 2015
” If you’re full of energy, but your team looks like they need a good shot of red bull to get going, ask yourself these questions. 37 Questions to Ask Yourself if Your Team Lacks Energy. I was giving a keynote on Saturday to large group of administrative professionals.
Leadership Freak
MAY 28, 2015
The less energy you have the more negative you become. Low energy leaders: Feel unappreciated. Energized leaders are better. Want to quit. Blow up. Can’t create or try new things. Believe the world… Continue reading → Leading
Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 27, 2017
21 ways a leader drains everyone’s energy: Laugh with the inner circle. Sometimes success is about what you don’t do. Frown with the fringe. Pound your own chest. Complain about others. Spring new… Continue reading → Influence Purpose Success Leadership Development leadership success
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 4, 2018
Be accountable if you want to hold others accountable. Think of accountability as having someone in the boat with you. Who rows with you? Shout your goals from the rooftop. Secrets protect. Accountability… Continue reading → Accountability Leadership Development organizational success
LeadStrategic
MAY 5, 2011
Yelling! Screaming! Laughing! MORE yelling and screaming! Five teenage girls (OK, they were 12 BUT think they're 13 and call themselves teenagers!) were on the front lawn, sitting on a blanket underneath a large hickory tree.
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 11, 2018
Energy vampires* cheer when: Urgencies distract from priorities. Outdated systems and processes… Continue reading → energy Leadership Leadership DevelopmentMeetings suck the life out of people. Tough conversations get rescheduled or avoided. Elephants – taboo topics – crowd conference rooms.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 2, 2017
Any incompetent fool can run around barking orders like a chihuahua with the self image of a doberman. Yes, giving direction is part of leadership. But the soft stuff, like igniting, monitoring, and… Continue reading → Health Marks of leaders Motivation Success Taking others higher Leadership Development organizational success
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
High energy teams get more done. Sadly, they don’t teach managers how to track and manage team energy. Perhaps it’s a topic you’d rather ignore. Just do the work. Don’t worry about fluffy… Continue reading → Leading
Leadership Freak
APRIL 23, 2013
Leaders correct too much and affirm too little. Hold monthly affirmation sessions. Here’s how. Invite one key player to an affirmation sessions for the sole purpose of encouragement. Be prepared. You do this so little it may freak them out. First, clarify mission, vision, and values. Second, honor their admirable qualities, outstanding service, consistency of character, [.].
Great Leadership By Dan
JANUARY 2, 2013
Sandy Pentland and Daniel Olguin at MIT’s Human Dynamics Lab outfitted five executives with devices that recorded data on their social signals – not what they said, but their tone of voice, gesticulation, proximity to others, personal energy, and more.
Let's Grow Leaders
JUNE 25, 2013
Low energy abounds. 10 Energy Zappers 1. The post 10 Ways to Zap Energy and Squash Enthusiasm appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Culture Empowerment motivation Performance Recognition Results energy enthusiasm leadership
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 3, 2016
Managers complain about pushing low-energy employees. Low-energy suggests lack of purpose, not lack of energy. Don’t try to energize low-energy employees. Help them connect with their purpose. Purpose pulls. You don’t push people who… Continue reading → Coaching Listening Taking others higher Leadership Development
Let's Grow Leaders
AUGUST 16, 2013
Thought leaders around the world share their insights on energy and engagement. Managing Personal Energy and Engagement Jesse Lynn Stoner of the Seapoint Center, shares 7 Ways to Increase Your Own Engagement and Satisfaction Are you concerned about the [.] The post Frontline Festival August: Energy and Engagement appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Empowerment energy Frontline Festival motivation
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
The impact of your leadership is measured by the effect you have on others. Manage the splash: You always impact those around you. Even if people turn from you, you have impact. Some leaders tend to lift people toward bright. Some leaders tend to drag people toward dark. Patterns produce splash – your impact on those around … … Continue reading → Personal Growth Growth Leadership Development
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 10, 2015
One energy vampire* drains the entire team. Negative energy dominates apart from intervention. Successful leaders, monitor, manage, and fuel energy.… A small energized team goes further than a large team with one black hole. … Continue reading → Taking others higher Leadership organizational success
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 9, 2012
For me, energy is a big factor in both whom I want to follow, and who I want on my team. Leaders with strong, positive, engaging energy inspire others towards [.]. Really Listen energy Energy Audit leader leadership teamAs I have been doing more writing, I have been paying a lot of attention to which leaders I find most inspiring–and why.
Execupundit
JULY 2, 2016
Prevention requires energy If we could total the number of mistakes caused by fatigue and the number of potential corrective actions prevented by sloth it is likely that we'd be stunned by the size. Those are topics, however, that are not carefully explored.
Leadership Freak
APRIL 15, 2018
85% are not self-aware.* Your stories show YOU who you are. A story: Recently, I taught a group of leaders how to energize team members by listening to stories. During the session a… Continue reading → Taking others higher Leadership Development organizational success
Engaging Leader
DECEMBER 28, 2013
In 2007, the company experimented with training 15 director-level Googlers on healthy energy management. The post 28 Ways Leaders Re-charge Their Batteries: How to Increase Energy, Improve Mood, and Manage Stress appeared first on Engaging Leader. Blog Human energy Self-leadership
Kevin Eikenberry
DECEMBER 29, 2016
If you’re struggling with leading change, join change advisor, speaker, and author, Rick Maurer as he reveals his change model, the “Energy Bar,” which allows leaders to get a better understanding of employees’ resistance of change and […].
Lead Change Blog
MARCH 11, 2015
The organization gets a shot in the arm; an instant infusion of talent and energy. Effective onboarding accelerates productivity and generates energy.
Leadership Freak
JULY 20, 2015
Done poorly, gratitude demotivates or inspires entitlement. Affirm results; honor heart. The person behind results: There’s a leader on my team who enjoys meeting needs and taking care of people. I saw him in action… Continue reading → Motivation Leadership Development organizational success
CEO Blog
AUGUST 3, 2011
I read a great book - Clean Energy Nation - Freeing America from the Tyranny of Fossil Fuels by Congressman Jerry McNerney Ph.D. And my son, David, runs Estill Energy, a solar company. There is a great chapter on energy and national security. The garden is awesome right now.
Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2014
Many of us find our energy dissipates at this time of year when the days are short and the nights are long. Instead of trying to muscle your way through it, here’s how to maximize the energy you do have. Even when your energy is lower than usual, there will be periods in the day when it is higher than others. How to Maximize Your Higher Energy Times Protect the time of day when you have the most energy.
Mills Scofield
APRIL 15, 2014
When we don’t trust, we exert a lot of energy to keep up our guard, to continually assess and verify. This uses a lot of energy and time. When we trust, we re-allocate that energy and time to getting things done and making an impact. Note: Carl & I met at BIF9.
Execupundit
SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
Gretchen Rubin at The Happiness Project on energy level and self-control
Ron Edmondson
DECEMBER 17, 2015
Wasting time and energy may be one of my biggest pet peeves as a leader. I firmly believe when we get rid of some common drains on our time and energy we dramatically improve our performance as leaders. Plus, bad structure is an energy-drainer.
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