In today’s workplace, leaders are facing the challenge of managing teams that are stressed out and struggling to stay productive. With economic uncertainty, layoffs, and geopolitical instability, it’s no wonder that many employees are feeling burned out. As a leader, it’s important to recognize that this is a common issue that requires attention and action. Here are some ways leaders can re-energize their teams and promote positive energy in the office:

Prioritize goal setting 

A leader’s primary responsibility is to set clear objectives for their team. When the goal is clear, it’s easier for team members to focus their energy and make progress toward achieving it. Make sure that the objectives are ambitious but also achievable. Don’t overload your team with too many goals at once.

Encourage breaks and downtime

It’s essential to allow your team to take breaks and have downtime during the workday. Research shows that regular intervals improve productivity and creativity. Encourage your team to take short walks or simply step away from their work for a few minutes when they feel overwhelmed. Consider incorporating mindfulness activities like meditation or yoga into the workday.

Foster a positive work environment

A positive work environment is crucial for promoting energy and creativity. Leaders can create a positive environment by recognizing and rewarding team members’ efforts, offering praise, and being approachable and available for questions or feedback. Celebrate your team’s successes and encourage collaboration and open communication.

Empower employees

When team members feel empowered and have autonomy, they are more likely to be energized and motivated. Encourage your team to take ownership of their work and give them the freedom to make decisions and implement their ideas. When employees feel like they have a say in how things are done, they are more likely to be engaged and productive.

Create opportunities for learning and development

Learning and development opportunities not only help employees grow their skills and knowledge but also promote a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Offer training programs, mentorship opportunities, or workshops to help your team members develop new skills or improve existing ones.

Leaders have a vital responsibility in fostering positive energy and revitalizing their teams. With these strategies, you can help your teams flourish and achieve maximum success.

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One of the most frequent questions we get from CEOs is what they can do to build an exceptional company culture. They usually expect the answer to involve costly consulting. But the best advice we can give is a simple technique that improves culture immediately without costing a penny.

Here it is: Get out of the office and experience the magic.

Get up and get out.

Go and talk to your team, connect with your advisors, speak to your people.

Talk to your customers, especially your Brand Lovers—they often know your brand better than the majority of people in the organization do.

It’s easy to get bogged down in everyday responsibilities and accountability, but in the end, it’s the small, simple things that end up mattering the most.

When was the last time you left your office and engaged with those you value the most?

Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung often would refer to the two-million-year-old self, even when speaking to a child. Jung understood that inherent in our humanity is the wisdom of the ages.   

Here are three steps you can take to start developing yourself so you can become the leader you want to be.

Step 1: Define Your Leadership

Decide who you want to be as a leader. Remember that at the heart of great leadership are deep values. Here are a few simple questions to help you start your new vision:

• What are your top three values?
• What is required of you to lead by your values?
• How do you inspire others?

After you answer these questions, put pen to paper and do some journaling. Use emotive words to describe your leadership experience and how you will feel once you have become the kind of leader you want to be.

You are the creator of this experience. There’s no one stopping you from developing a vision of whom you want to be, how you want to be perceived, how you want to feel, and how you perform your role.

Step 2: Make Friends with Reality

Telling the truth is the tricky part. This move is second in the process for a reason. If you start with facing reality before you define your vision, you may get discouraged. Telling yourself the truth about where you are today takes courage.

As you look at what you want to create, assess where you are in comparison.

Step 3: Build a Plan to Close the Gap

As a leader, you need to be a good planner. There’s no better way to test and train your planning abilities than to start with yourself. Your plan includes shoring up your weaknesses, developing new skills, and building empowering habits.

What kinds of accountability systems do you need so you can measure your results, course-correct, and celebrate your accomplishments?

Onward

You were chosen to lead because of your character, your initiative, your work ethic, and other excellent qualities.

You don’t have to wait if you have an entrepreneurial mindset to commit to your leadership journey. No matter how much you invest in yourself, that investment is never wasted; it always gives you a return.

Sometimes the best insights can come from setting aside time away from the busyness to reflect on your own. Having a close group of trusted advisors is powerful but it should not be a substitute for introspection and reflection.