Alana Muller:
Welcome to Enterprise.ing, a podcast from Enterprise Bank & Trust that's empowering business leaders one conversation at a time. Each week, we'll hear from top business professionals about lessons on leadership and entrepreneurship that they've learned along the way. I'm your host, Alana Muller, an entrepreneurial executive leader whose primary focus is to connect, inspire, and empower community. We at Enterprise Bank & Trust thank you for tuning in to another episode.
Hello, listeners. Welcome back to another episode of Enterprise.ing podcast. Have you ever noticed those people who seem to light up a room, the ones who make everyone feel seen, heard and valued just by being there? As your host, I've had the privilege of interviewing countless guests on Enterprise.ing podcast, and I can tell you what separates good conversations from great ones is often the energy that emanates from my guests.
Let me share what I've observed about these high-energy individuals. First, they're genuinely positive and enthusiastic, carrying a natural zest for life that's absolutely contagious. Second, they're fully present. When you're talking with them, you have their complete attention. Third, they're authentic to their core, comfortable in their own skin. Fourth, they lead with empathy, showing genuine compassion for others. And finally, they radiate gratitude, appreciating life's moments, both big and small. But here's where it gets really interesting. It's not just about having great energy. It's about knowing where to direct it. This brings me to a fascinating conversation I had with former sports agent and peak performance expert, Molly Fletcher, who shared an incredible perspective on this very topic. She posed a question that stopped me in my tracks. The question: “who deserves your energy?” Here's Molly Fletcher from Enterprise.ing podcast episode number 63, entitled “Budgeting Energy to Excel in What Matters Most.”
Molly Fletcher:
I think it starts with purpose and clarity of that. I think it starts with saying, “What are you chasing? What are you chasing? What are you really chasing?” And to me, as a little bit of a concept… when I was, as a sports agent, I watched athletes very intentionally manage their energy for high performance. And then in business, what you see is people operate against their calendars. They're leaning into their calendars, they're accepting meetings, they're showing up at things. Sometimes when I'm keynoting at an event, I'll say, "Has anybody ever shown up at a meeting and thought, 'What am I doing here?'" And literally, everybody starts laughing because they're like, "Oh, yeah, that happens to me all the time."
But what high performers do is they fundamentally structure their days differently. I mean, they fundamentally structure their days and their lives differently. And what they do is they say, “Where do I need my highest and best source of energy to perform at my best in the moments that matter most? What really matters most?” And then they ensure they reserve the kind of energy that they need for those moments. So, tactically, they do things like, they're remarkably intentional about the way they schedule their days and their lives. They say no often, quite a bit, because they have to or they push things out. They're very intentional about micro-breaks, one-minute breaks, five-minute breaks, 15-minute breaks. They load their calendar in such a way that they have time to recover and reset, and they anticipate remarkably well.
So, what I believe we need to do in life is say, “Okay, what gives me energy? What drains my energy? What are obviously my deepest priorities and goals, my deepest values? What is my purpose? What am I chasing?” All of those kinds of really big questions. And then we have to pull back and align our schedules in such a way that it ladders up to that so that we don't get stuck chasing the wrong stuff, which happens often. And people end up at the end of a day or a week, and sadly, sometimes at the end of their life, and they've missed the things that matter most. They've missed the people. They've lost their relationships because of a lack of intention and clarity...
Alana Muller:
What struck me about Molly's insights is how perfectly they complement what we know about high-energy people. It's not enough to simply radiate positive energy. We need to be intentional about where to direct it. Think about it, those magnetic people who we discussed earlier, they're not just naturally energetic. They're strategic about their energy investment.
Here's what this means for you. Start by cultivating that positive, authentic energy we talked about. Be present. Be genuine. Be grateful. But then, take Molly's advice. Step back and ask yourself: what truly matters? What are you really chasing? Use your energy like the precious resource that it is, directing it toward your deepest priorities and values. Remember, energy well spent is energy that aligns with your purpose. Whether you're leading a team, building relationships, or pursuing personal goals, your energy is your currency. Spend it wisely.
Listeners, your energy is your signature. Make it count. That's what I have for you today on Enterprise.ing podcast. Until next time, stay energized and stay focused on what truly matters.
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