How intentional are you with your energy?

My Wednesday Wish for You: Intentional Energy

Have you ever walked into a room and felt the energy shift instantly? Maybe the leader walks in with confidence and warmth, and suddenly, the space feels lighter. Or maybe someone enters in a tense mood, and the whole team instinctively tightens up. That’s not just intuition—it’s science.

Mirror neurons in our brains cause us to subconsciously pick up and reflect the emotions of those around us. As leaders, this means our energy—positive or negative—has a direct impact on the people we lead. When we bring optimism, we set the stage for enthusiasm and engagement. When we show frustration or disengagement, we risk pulling the team into a downward spiral.

It takes a strong leader to shift the emotions of a group in a positive direction, but it only takes a moment of unawareness for negativity to spread. That’s why intentionality matters. Before stepping into a meeting, responding to a challenge, or addressing your team, take a moment to check in with yourself. What energy are you bringing? Are. you lifting people up or bringing them down?

Leadership isn’t about ignoring reality or pretending everything is perfect. It’s about acknowledging the challenges while choosing to lead with purpose, resilience, and encouragement. Your energy is contagious—make sure it’s worth catching.

My wish for you this week is an intentional awareness that breeds positivity, lifting both you and those around you.

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