Key points
A leader’s energy is contagious; it shapes individual and team morale, engagement, and performance.
Many leaders find themselves constantly reacting to others’ needs instead of leading from purpose.
When you lead yourself well, you expand your capacity to lead others with clarity, energy, and influence.
Team members look to their leaders not only for direction, but also to set the tone and demonstrate what’s possible.
If a leader arrives at work depleted, running on empty and pouring more coffee on it, the whole team feels it. When a leader shows up well-resourced, grounded, and engaged, that ripples outward, too. The energy a leader brings directly shapes morale, performance, and the emotional climate of a team and organization. Leadership isn’t only about strategy; it’s

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