Energy Levels
This level is driven by fear, inaction, and self-doubt.
What is Level 1?
Complains to others, vents, or tries to be right.
What is a Level 2 Adaptive Behavior?
During a staff meeting, Sam feels the pressure to please everyone and volunteers for three committees—then later feels resentful and exhausted.
What is Level 4?
Anabolic energy helps teams ___________, while catabolic energy causes them to break down.
What is grow or unite?
“We’ve always done it this way. Let’s not stir things up.”
What is a Leader with Level 3 energy?
If you lessen this, you automatically lessen level 1 and 2 energy.
What is judgment of self or others?
This level in considered the bridge level. Someone leading with level 3 will tolerate or justify why it is the way it is, even if they wish it was better.
What is Level 3?
Seeks collaboration, empowers others, and leads with curiosity.
What is Level 5 behavior?
A teacher is frustrated with their team and vents in the break room, blaming everyone else for not doing their part.
What is Level 2?
Level 1 often shows up as __________ or feeling stuck.
What is fear?
“This isn’t working, and I’m tired of picking up everyone else’s slack!”
What is a leader with level 2 energy?
What is the magic question to ask yourself or others when feeling level 1 or 2?
What do you need? (NOT FROM ME)
The level is where anger, blame, and resistance show up. It is often triggered when our expectations haven't been met or we are in misalignment with our values and beliefs.
What is Level 2?
Steps in to help but may overgive or serve out of obligation.
What is Level 4 behavior?
A leader accepts a tough situation, sees a learning opportunity, and gets curious about next steps.
What is level 5?
At Level 3, leaders tend to __________ problems rather than resolve them.
“I can’t do this. Nothing I do makes a difference.”
What is a leader with level 1 energy?
You pause in a tough moment and ask, “What am I experiencing, and how am I responding?”
What is practicing the pause?
This level leads with a desire to help others, often wanting to fix or rescue. Leading with too much of this energy can create burnout. People at this level are very loyal to others and have deep gratitude.
What is Level 4?
Free from attachment, judgment, or ego.
What is Level 7?
A principal sees a mistake made by a team member and instantly feels like a failure, replaying it over and over again in their head.
What is Level 1?
The six types of stress include emotional, mental, spiritual, physical, social, and __________.
“What if this challenge is actually an opportunity for something better?”
What is a leader wtih level 5 energy?
A tool that helps you identify commitment level (value and energy)?
What is project assessment tool?
This level is marked by innovation, mindfulness, intuition, and presence. Leaders at this level transcend ego and create meaningful systems.
What is Level 6?
Rationalizes a tough situation and copes without fully engaging.
What is Level 3?
A superintendent walks into a challenging board meeting fully present, calm, and wanting synergy.
What is Level 6?
You bring your “A” game when you heighten awareness, take __________, and choose an anabolic action.
What is accountability?
“There’s wisdom in every perspective—let’s listen fully.”
What is a leader with level 6 energy?
A structured protocol to use to work through challenges or create momentum on an initiative?
What is structured synergy?