Energetic Leadership

In a time when planet Earth and its humans are challenged like never before,citizens in many countries feel powerless and frustrated. Politicians, companies,and consumers are not doing enough to mitigate climate change, reducework-related stress, reduce meaningless work, and stop overproduction. Whatmany organisations fail to realise is that this also leads to employee dissatisfaction,illness, and a demand for new leadership.This book is about conscious leadership, about changing the culture inorganisations to capture modern life design and incorporate an energetic sense ofthe future. It is about adopting new habits in leadership to embrace the idea that weare human spirits made up of energy. It is about trusting our intuition andresourcefully focusing on creating and aligning energy in every part of theorganisation rather than exhausting all present resources at all times.Thousands of years ago, humans used time differently. They took the time to feel,to listen, to see, and to believe in what was the best thing to do. Theycommunicated inwards, outwards, downwards, and upwards. They understood theirenergy intuitively and lived accordingly.In modern times, amid development and industrialisation, we have forgotten someof the most fundamental human talents. We rationalise and believe so strongly indata and physical evidence that we ignore our bodies’ warnings.We do that as individuals, leaders, and collectively as organisations and society.The key to our potential is understanding that everything, including humans, isenergy. We are connected to our souls, each other, and our past and future throughenergy frequencies. It is how nature works – how we work. Our ancestors knew it.But at one point in history, we took the wrong road, resulting in a significant part ofus feeling disconnected, alone, or without purpose.For companies, the consequence is seen in the so-called ‘quiet quitting’ and ‘greatresignation’ phenomena, which stem from an underlying dissatisfaction withworkplace culture, jobs’ misalignment with individual life purpose and desiredlifestyle, and often also the companies’ failure to contribute to solving importantproblems rather than simply aiming for regulatory compliance.The future workplace succeeds because it orchestrates the energy of both thecompany and each individual. We must relearn what we once knew and practicenew leadership that is sustainable both in the external world and our inner worlds.ENERGETIC LEADERSHIP addresses 9 pivotal trends that organisations andleaders must navigate in a world where employees demand more spiritualleadership and sustainable business models aligned with their individual life designand life purposes.The newer generations already show the way with a much more intuitive approach.They are not asking permission to redefine what it means to be employed butdesign their lives in alignment with their life purpose first, then create a work life thatmatches. Everyone is a leader, and leadership starts from within.The great conversation has begun!"Gitte Madelaire spotlights the most essential question on the leadership agenda in modernbusiness: How do we create organisations designed for people and unleash the energy that is theprerequisite for all innovation and progress? The book is a boost to the leadership agenda in allcompanies."Niels Ahrengot, Managing Partner, Implement Consulting Group Denmark“'Energetic Leadership' provides an inspirational insight into self-awareness by operating with ahuman sense and maintaining the equilibrium of mind, body, and soul; cultivating the courage tolead with a unique sense of the future. It’s a great guide to help us to look internally when weaspire to do great things externally.”Simone Lee, Healthcare Entrepreneur and Coach, Malaysia“Energetic Leadership adeptly navigates contemporary leadership challenges, offering academicnovelty in an exceptionally inspiring and actionable manner.”Nicholas Rosenberg Kjær, Managing Director, Volvo Group Lithuania