Maximizing my connection with others is one of the ways I get so much joy and energy out of life. So many times, I get told by people that I am a happy person, full of energy, or very positive. Part of that is just the way God created me to be, but part of that comes through my connection with others. I think we all feed of the energy of each other. Whether that's positive or negative energy, it makes little difference. It happens.

The Law of Shared Energy

I must point out that the people with greater leadership and influence, can have a bigger affect on the energy that's shared. When I was in college, a couple of my friends told me I needed to be aware of my attitude. They said, often, when I would come in with a bad attitude, I would pass that attitude around. I thought that was strange, why are you telling me this? Just because I am having an off day, I need to act like I'm having a good day? I didn't realize how powerful my influence was. Maybe it is a cross leaders have to carry(or at least be aware of). And I'm not saying that you can't have bad days, but when you have a powerful influence over others, you must bring great energy into what you are leading. If not, you cast a dark cloud over the work that is done(Insert story of a leader who brought negative energy to the job).

It doesn't matter whether you are a extravert or an introvert, the rule still applies. John Ortberg is one of my favorite communicators, and he openly claims his introvercy. Yet, with his energy, presences, and words, he can move you to tears of laughter and tears of sadness. He can impart his joy, sadness, angers, and peace(Insert Story).