When we enter a room, our energy enters first.
People can tell our mood.
From our body movements.
The first words we speak.
Or don’t speak.
Our mood can set the tone for their mood.
They may mirror our energy and emotion.
They may come in strong with the opposite energy and try to shift ours.
Yet, the only energy and emotion we can control is our own.
So, it’s up to us to manage our energy.
Considering the tone we want to set in a meeting or interaction.
Asking ourselves what the room needs from us.
Encouragement.
Tough feedback.
Empathy.
Or something else.
We can consider if we have the energy and emotion for that tone.
If we don’t, can we reschedule?
If not, what can we do to shift before the meeting?
A quick walk outside.
An uplifting music track.
A moment of complete silence in a quiet space.
Mentally giving us the energy we need for what’s ahead.
Acknowledging our energy, emotions, and mood.
Creating a better version of ourselves when we enter the room.
Your Turn
Do you notice how one person’s energy can shift an entire meeting?
Have you immediately sensed a friend’s mood before the conversation starts?
Have you caught your own energy changing the vibe of an interaction?