Would you anticipate coming out of this meeting enthusiastic, empowered to do your best work, likely to spend extra time solving work problems?
Curtis LeBaron spends his time poring over videotapes of leadership interactions, and talked to BYU students about the impact of relationships. Fascinating to consider things that when pointed out make so much sense, but are not always explicitly understood.
Check it out here--you can watch, listen to, or read it.
The leadership changes frequently in Mike's office and from how he comes home I can tell that some are much more energizing than others. I'm trying to get him to sit down and relate some stories for you. He wants to. Just needs to think about it some more. Try to put his finger on why. But one thing we are noticing is that an organizations prior success is energizing all by itself. The squadron he is in now has long been known as the best of the C-17 squadrons on base (maybe across the AF) and people are eager to keep up the reputation when they come in. I know a bad leader could ruin their streak, but it just seems like people step up to the plate a little and that certain kinds of people are attracted to an organization that is already energized. It's like a magnet.
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