If you went to school around the time I went to school, you probably learned that the proton, neutron and electron were the smallest particles in matter. Of course, today, quantum physics has shown us that matter consists of even smaller particles. Muons, taus, quarks, and antiquarks are just a few – none of which can be seen under even the most powerful microscopes.
In fact, the only way to see these elementary particles is to pass them through cloud chambers. At high speeds, these particles ionize the air along their tracks, leaving trails of electrically charged air molecules behind them. It is these trails that are visible to the human eye. Just like these subatomic particles, your presence as a leader is best measured by how you are charging up the people around you – your effect on those you interact with every day.
Are you charging up the people around you?
Our greatest presence is not through our very existence, but by our effect on the people around us. Leaders, are you charging up the people around you, or are you simply existing in your own space? Your electrical light bulb will shine only when you create electricity in others around yourself. Think about what you can do today to charge someone up. Perhaps a pat on the back, perhaps a thank you, perhaps even an additional level of responsibility. Go out and be a quark! You may be surprised at the difference it makes!
As a leader, how do you ensure you’re charging up the people around you? Have you ever had a leader who energized and motivated you in a way that made a lasting impact? What small actions have you taken (or seen others take) that truly inspired a team? Please share your thoughts and experiences by adding your comment below. Let’s learn from each other!
Merge’s leadership development consultancy has one singular focus – to turn managers into leaders; to help great people become exceptional leaders so that they can turn their people power into real and tangible results. Through her speaking, training, consulting, mentoring and facilitation services, Merge helps leaders in organizations create high-performing workplaces.
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