Energy Leadership

people took their seats, and I asked Richard, “What do you think now about your belief that emotions are best left out of business?” “I guess . . . do I need to rethink all of my old ideas and figure out where they’ve come from?” “Actually, just reassessing your beliefs today and choosing what you would like to believe going forward will work just

We were ready to examine each of the blocks: limiting beliefs, false assumptions, interpretations, and the inner critic, or gremlins.

The Truth about Level 1 Organizations Organizations with an ARL between 1 and 2 eventually implode; that is, they spiral downward into bankruptcy. Some tumble faster than others, but destruction is inevitable. Richard recognized that this is what had been happening at O’Connell Consulting, and took a deep breath as I continued.

Here are the objectives: Calm employees down when they’re “worked up” and, in general, help them feel consistently excited and enthusiastic about their jobs.

held true for all four of the energy blocks: Once you overcome them, they can no longer hold you, and very possibly those around you, back.

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People at Level 2 are usually acting from either fear or pride. They usually think in black and white and see life with tunnel vision. If they feel they are wronged, they hold grudges and never release resentment. No matter how much evidence might prove otherwise, their egos tell them they are right.

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.”

• Social plusses are also a result. People who put the Core Energy Coaching process to work develop awe-inspiring friends who enliven them. With these friends, they can explore and share experiences, which can benefit them on all on their journeys. They can also become a beacon for others and have people want to be around them. Those energized in t