Stagnant Energy

What creates life, vitality, and productivity in any system, individual or group is the movement of energy.  When energy is moving -  things happen. Through leadership we direct this energy toward objectives that we deem beneficial.  As long as energy is moving things are happening.When I work with a person, a company, a family, or a couple there are elements that are very similar.  In the same way a person has an identity, companies, families and couples have an identity that is more than the sum of the individuals.  This synergistic aspect of groups can work greatly in our favor but can also work against us.The biggest problems occur when there is stagnant energy, think of a log jam in a river.  In systems like a person (people are systems), companies, families, and couples, stagnant energy creates a back up of energy that shows up and can be identified in each individual in the form of stress, anxiety, frustration, depression, suppression, worry…  These are all markers for stagnant energy.When I work with an individual that is experiencing one of these markers we use the tool of Inquiry Method to identify and release these blockages and get the energy moving again.  The result is the feeling of excitement, flow, peace, freedom.  Just like a log jam breaking up there is a surge of energy, productivity, movement and then a return to balance and flow.The same is true when I work with a business.  When we recognize that there is a blockage based on the markers (stress, worry, frustration, etc.) we work to remove the blockage and there is a surge of productivity, energy, engagement, etc… and then a return to flow and balance.As a leader or manager using Inquiry Management and Inquiry Leadership your primary job is to identify this stagnant energy in the organization or in individuals and through inquiry and mentorship help to get the energy moving again.  This is a skill that can be learned.When you recognize these markers in yourself it is a clear signal that you have some work to do.  Don’t walk, run.  The stagnant energy takes its toll on you; on your physical, emotional and mental health. In your company stagnant energy effects profitability, morale, employee retention, customer satisfaction, etc…  The longer it stays in your system the more damage it does.  Do your work, get some help, use Inquiry Method and get the energy moving again.  The breakthrough is exciting and liberating.  Being in balance and flow is joyful and nurturing.