5 Ways to Avoid Catching an Emotional Cold

You can’t always be in a good mood, of course. But you have far more control over what

your team picks up than you might realize. Researchers identified five ways in which you can spread positive energy to your team:

1. Have a positive attitude. That doesn’t always mean flashing smiles everywhere. But it does mean realizing that you’re setting the tone and others will follow.
2. Create a positive vision. Leaders must communicate organizational goals in a compelling way. You’ve got to ensure the team sees reaching those goals is a real and valuable accomplishment.
3. Contribute meaningfully to team conversations. If you signal to your team that you respect them by meaningful engagement, they will do the same.
4. Be fully present and attentive. This comes down to honoring others. Encouraging these behaviors is critical to overcoming rudeness and indifference.
5. Celebrate success. When you reach important benchmarks, praise and reward the effort. It will boost the mood and maintain momentum.

“You are a source of relational energy as well as a recipient,” HBR reminds leaders. “When you generate relational energy in the workplace, your performance goes up.”

There’s an old saying about parenting: “More is caught than taught.” That’s true in the workplace as well.

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