My dad was one of those people who, when he was happy, the whole world was happy and when he was angry, the energy he brought in would have you walking on egg shells. If you are a highly charismatic or high energy leader, please don’t underestimate your ability to affect the energy of your team for the positive or the negative. Bad moods and negative energy are contagious. Hey, leadership can suck sometimes. When you feel yourself spiralling into negativity (I mean there’s only so many losing quarters or bad results anyone can take!), make a conscious effort to bring in positive energy. One of my favourite techniques is to start off meetings with a shout out to positive things that have happened during the week. It immediately shifts the dynamic. Give it a try.
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