Some companies are like the Sun, with so much energy, it crackles out in flares around the edges; you can feel it the minute you enter; the buzz and excitement is palpable. Others are like wet blankets.
The difference comes when managers believe in their people, more than the people believe in themselves. When they value people above all else, even when the going gets tough. When they nourish people: body (more income), head (more learning), heart (more belonging) and soul (more meaning). When they discuss the meaning of the work and tie it to a higher purpose. Nearly everybody wants to be part of something that is bigger than themselves. They want to make the world a better place. They want to leave a legacy. Talk in these terms and the Sun starts to flare.
Here's my challenge. Take the energy test. As soon as you've finished reading this, give yourself 10 minutes to walk around the organisation and just be aware of the energy levels.
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