When [people] are engaged and motivated and feel minimal stress, information flows freely through the affective filter in the amygdala and they achieve higher levels of cognition, make connections, and experience “aha” moments. (Kohn, 2004) Any pleasurable activity used as a brief break can give the amygdala (the emotional center of our brain which is […]
It isn’t new news that our workforce is becoming increasingly diverse: 47% of employees are women, 36% are multicultural, and by the year 2025, three out of every four workers around the world will belong to the Millennial Generation! With this diversity undoubtedly comes a range of perspectives, influences, and values – all of which […]
You’ve worked long and hard, and now you are being rewarded with a big promotion. Congratulations! This is an exciting time. … but it can also be a scary time for you and those around you. On one hand, you can hear the cha-chings bursting out of your bank account and the sound of the […]
We can all agree that Millennials are… different. Love it or hate it, they are transforming the workforce more and more each day. Whether you are excited or nervous about their “disruptive” ways, it’s important to recognize the obvious: Millennials aren’t in high school anymore. They’re older and wiser and many are rapidly growing into […]
Here’s the thing about leadership: it’s a never-ending gig. There’s no 9-5, no PTO, and certainly no clock-in, clock-out system. Leadership is a form of being, not doing. So when problems or opportunities stack up – with no punch card in sight – it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Maybe you feel like there’s too much […]
Congratulations! You have finally claimed that new title, increased position, or new team member you have been trying to hire! It seems you’ve climbed the mountain and….arrived! Not so fast turbo. Take a minute to raise the glass and celebrate…and then…let’s get to work. I know, that sounds like a real downer. But one of […]
I want to talk about something pretty serious. Something that has had an impact on my life from the time I was very young. Something that many people deal with in varying degrees in various ways, and something that affects our society deeply and wholly: Mental Illness. When I was young, mental illness in my […]
At Energize Leadership we are all about supporting you on your journey to success! Last week, we discussed the first element of connection, where we covered topics such as your strengths, purpose, values, and style to build a strong foundation of clarity and focus. But then what? After spending a bit of time quietly synching […]
An impactful leader builds genuine connections with people. The challenge is that not every leader has a natural talent in building these meaningful connections. The great news is that you can get really good at it with intention. The trick lies in the ability to first really connect with yourself. Sounds cheesy, we know, but […]
Power. Authority. Status. Prestige. What are the words that conjure in your mind when you think about leadership? When you decided you wanted to be a “leader,” what was it you were going after? Leadership isn’t about the position. Leadership is not a noun. Leadership is about the person and how others are influenced by […]
