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Effective leaders inspire and motivate. At times, they do this by telling stories meant to tap into the intrinsic motivation of their employees. But, most importantly, they lead by example, often subconsciously.<\/p>\n
It all comes down to energy\u2026something that\u2019s part of Lime\u2019s Foundation.<\/p>\n
Tom Bruno-Magdich at 4D Human Being published a white paper about the effect of energy on organizations. He writes, \u201cengaging leaders were observed to be able to literally change the mood of their employees merely by walking into a room. It was discovered that this effect was due to the leaders\u2019 level of personal energy which increased their ability to communicate emotions verbally and non-verbally.\u201d<\/p>\n
At Lime, we\u2019ve noticed that our most successful clients are often energetic, positive leaders who, thus, are able to have a big impact on their teams. \u201cMood became contagious in a very short time with the workforce imitating the behaviors of the leaders,\u201d says Bruno-Magdich.<\/p>\n
Once energy is infused into the work environment, employees become more engaged in their work, which can translate to profits. Therefore, it makes intuitive sense that high-energy firms engage creatively in their problem-solving techniques, enabling them to stay ahead of the game.<\/p>\n
Energy is not only about the way people interact, there are also tangible items, such as infrastructure, which includes systems, environments and d\u00e9cor \u2013 which explains why highly creative offices like Google and Facebook have colorful, playful d\u00e9cor (at Lime, we love our blue wall!) Of course, efforts to energize the workplace don\u2019t end with a coat of paint. Intangible infrastructure is all about preserving the culture. Bruno-Magdich explains, \u201cit is crucial when building an energetic organization to bring on board individuals who can positively energize others.\u201d After all\u2026 it\u2019s contagious!<\/p>\n