Energy Leadership

The core thought for Level 6 energy is synthesis, which is the blending together of people and everything else as one. When Richard reflected about Nate

His rhythm of response now quickened. “It could be gaining insight into who I am and then being able to authentically ‘walk the talk.’ I know it’s a cliché, but to me that means I don’t just say the things an effective leader says, but I back that up with action and with my own beliefs and behavior, too.”

“To put it in context of the I Chart, look at the first circle of awareness in the chart and find the word ‘need.’ You’ll see that it resonates with Levels 1 and 2 energy. The most successful people in the world operate with a kind of autopilot mentality, detached from their ego and from judgment, yet they’re completely passionate about what they’r

Call and talk with Nate • Use Breakthrough Laser Coaching with Tonya and, possibly, Nate; and • Revisit his judgment journal with an intention of seeing the opportunity in all situations Although there had been

At Level 3, you are prepared to take responsibility for what you think and feel, knowing no one can make you feel anything. It becomes your choice, and your responsibility, to react or not to react to anything that comes along in your life. People still do a lot of judging at this level, I told Richard. They continue to blame others when things go

Once mastered, I told Richard, this tool can be extremely effective. As the name “Breakthrough Laser Coaching” implies, quick breakthroughs to new growth can result. I asked Richard to practice using it with his employees between now and our next session, whenever anyone seemed blocked. Richard said that he thought Tonya

I pointed out that Richard could remove much of his conflict with others if he had no conflict within himself.

“Each gremlin is highly personal,” I went on. “It’s rooted deeply inside us and carries the most intense emotional charge of any of the blocks we’ve explored. Your gremlin thrives on fear. When you hear its whispers, your motivation to try withers. You dread failing, feeling pain, and being embarrassed. You can even be scared of succeeding if the g

As Richard illustrated in his recent actions, the main characteristic that separates Level 6 leaders from others is their ability to see all staff members as equal to each other, and equal to them. Instead of believing they’re more gifted than anyone else, Level 6 leaders recognize that everyone is gifted. Because of this, they can help others real