Energy Levels
This level is driven by fear, inaction, and self-doubt.
What is Level 1?
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?
This genius is critical in coming up with novel ideas and when it is missing, we will end up revisiting the same problem over and over with little progress.
What is invention?
"I just want everyone to feel seen and valued."
"It’s hard for me to ignore when someone’s hurting—I want to help."
"I am so grateful for..."
What is a Leader with Level 4 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 this level will tolerate or justify why it is the way it is, even if they wish it was better.
What is Level 3?
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?
This is the genius that makes sure all projects and tasks are completed and when we miss having this on a team, we lack discipline for finishing projects or meeting standards.
What is tenacity?
“It’s not worth the fight, so I’ll just…”
“It’s fine…”
“I’ll just do my part and move on…”
“It’s not ideal, but I can deal with it by…”
What is a leader with level 3 energy?
What is the magic question to ask yourself or others when feeling level 1 or 2?
What do you need? (NOT FROM ME)
This level is where anger, blame, and resistance show up. It is also where we have high judgment of others. 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?
A leader accepts a tough situation, sees a learning opportunity, and gets curious about next steps.
What is level 5?
This is the genius that rallies people around an idea and helps them understand the why behind it. When we are missing this on a project, we tend to struggle getting the right momentum around an initiative.
What is galvanizing?
“They always…”
“If they would just…”
“They are wrong, and I’m going to prove it.”
“I’ll just do it because I can’t trust them to…”
“I’m tired of picking up the slack for…”
What is a leader with level 2 energy?
What is one way to shift out of level 1 energy?
What is lessening judgment of self? What is getting out of my head and taking one action step? What is asking for help?
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?
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?
This genius is essential to make sure the ideas are adqueately evaluated before we implement them. When we misuse this genius, we are quick to dismiss ideas or get caught in paralysis by analysis.
What is discernment?
"I want to do what’s right, not just what’s easy."
"Let’s pause and think this through before deciding."
"Help me understand your perspective so we can move ahead together."
What is a leader wtih level 5 energy?
When you decide to shift from blame ("Who's at fault?") to ownership ("What can be done?").
What is shifting from L2 to L3?
This level is marked by innovation, mindfulness, intuition, and presence. Leaders at this level have a shared belief in something bigger than oneself that guides behavior, decisions, and motivation.
What is Level 6?
A superintendent walks into a challenging board meeting fully present, calm, and wanting synergy.
What is Level 6?
This is the genius that activates curiosity around possibilities, potential, or problems. They might ask, "What is the real need or problem we are solving?" They don't get stuck in the mud, rather see things from the balcony view.
What is wonder?
“There’s wisdom in every perspective—let’s listen fully.”
"When we all align around a shared purpose, our impact multiplies."
"This is bigger than any one person—it takes all of us.
What is a leader with level 6 energy?
This is when you focus on creating what you want insted of "fixing what you see as broken."
What is shifting from L4 to L5 energy?