You are a positive energiser if you:
Help others flourish without expecting a payback
Are a problem solver
See opportunities
Inspire and provide meaning
Trusting and trustworthy
Express gratitude and humility
Instil confidence and self-efficacy in others
Smile
Are genuine and authentic
Expect very high standards
Forgive weaknesses
Support when absent
You are a de-energiser if you:
Ensure you get the credit
Are a problem creator
See roadblocks and are a critic
Are indifferent and uncaring
Are sceptical and lack integrity
Are inflexible and reject feedback
Don’t create opportunities for others to be recognised
Are sombre and seldom smile
Are superficial and insincere
Are satisfied with mediocrity
Induce guilt or shame
Talk behind other people’s backs
insium has been assisting individuals to map out energy networks (as opposed to information networks) and organise the pathways that exist for maximum positive impact. It’s an interesting exercise to undertake and to reflect on questions such as:
What is the relationship between the energy you provide, you receive and desired outcomes and outputs?
What would happen if you only spent time with those who are energisers? What are the benefits and consequences of this?
Whose energy do you benefit most from?
Who benefits most from your energy?
Please let us know if you’d like some assistance in creating your own energy map.
A few additional notes:
Congratulations and best wishes to Professor Lea Waters, The University of Melbourne in her new role of President of the International Positive Psychology Association; www.ippanetwork.org
Congratulations to Peggy Kern, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer at The University of Melbourne, on her well-deserved IPPA 2017 Early Career Researcher Award
The 6th World Congress of Positive Psychology is taking place in Melbourne in 2019. Looking forward to seeing you there!