In this episode, I’m exploring a simple but powerful tool that can help us understand how we’re really doing as leaders.
I’m talking about the energy emotion matrix, how our energy and emotions work together, and what they reveal about whether we’re performing, renewing, surviving or heading towards burnout.
This is a practical conversation, but it’s also a deeply human one. If you’ve been feeling stretched, flat or just slightly off, this framework can help you make sense of it and decide what you need next, with more honesty, self-awareness and care.
Highlights:
(05:36) – The zone where high energy and positive emotion help us do our best work
(06:18) – Why renewal matters just as much as performance
(08:17) – The signs you may be operating in survival mode
(09:33) – How low energy and negative emotion can lead to burnout
(11:25) – Why this matters so much for leaders and their teams
(12:08) – The question to ask yourself if you want to shift your zone
