Mentoring with Mitch - Episode 28: Dealing with Unproductive Energy in Your Team

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To watch the original video visit: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/2024/10/29/dealing-with-unproductive-energy-in-your-team/ ---- BASECAMP: LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS ONLINE More than any technical know-how, your ability to inspire people to exceptional performance will determine your effectiveness and define your success as a leader. This course allows you to take charge of developing your leadership capabilities through an easy-to-learn and easy-to-retain set of leadership skills that will stay with you for life. That way you'll be ready to lead from any chair! ENROL TODAY: http://courses.thehumanenterprise.com.au/ -------------------- In this episode, I share practical strategies to help leaders stay focused and productive when negative energy within a team starts to drain motivation and momentum. Here’s the question: "How do I remain focused on the tasks at hand when there is so much negative energy within my team and the business? It’s a distraction that isn’t new, but it consumes energy and time, resulting in unproductive outcomes." I’ll introduce you to the Net Forward Energy Ratio, a tool that helps redirect energy from problem analysis to positive action. To apply it, I’ll walk you through five essential questions that will keep your team moving forward: What’s already working? How specifically is it working? What’s our main objective? What’s in it for all stakeholders (including all of us)? And only then—what could we improve or change? This approach won’t solve every issue overnight, but it’s a powerful way to transform unproductive dynamics and channel team energy toward constructive outcomes. Enjoy the episode and hope it helps... ...And if the episode resonates with the challenges you're facing, consider exploring Basecamp: Leadership Essentials Online. A self-paced leadership programme that offers practical tools to help leaders foster positive dynamics at every level. Through skills-based modules on leading self, delegation, coaching, performance management and crediting, Basecamp equips you with the one-on-one skills you need to bring clarity and momentum back to your team. It’s a comprehensive journey that instils the mindset and leadership skills essential for leaders committed to creating truly human enterprises. ---- SUBMIT A QUESTION Due to the many requests I get for support of all types, we introduced "Mentoring with Mitch" as a way for you to get your questions answered. Every fortnight, I'll be fielding specific questions from leaders like yourself and posting the answers as videos. If it relates to management, any facet of leadership, teamwork, engagement, leading at home or in the community, we want to hear it from you. Submit your questions via www.mentoringwithmitch.com ---- YOUR LEADERSHIP DIAMOND Get your copy of my #1 Amazon Australia bestselling book "Your Leadership Diamond" today and you'll receive the audiobook (narrated by yours truly) as well as a sample of my second book "Rough Diamonds" FOR FREE. Click this link to find out how: https://www.yourleadershipdiamond.com ---- 10 ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS - FOR LEADERS AT EVERY LEVEL Whether you’re an emerging leader seeking to enhance your leadership skill set or a seasoned executive looking to sharpen your abilities, this guide is designed to help you on your lifelong journey to becoming an even more effective leader. GET YOUR GUIDE: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/10essentialleadershipskills ---- HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT COACH FOR YOU With an abundance of choice, finding the right coach can be overwhelming. This guide will run you through the different types of coaches that are available and give you some quick tips on how to choose what's right for you. GET YOUR GUIDE: https://www.thehumanenterprise.com.au/7typesofcoaches/