The ultimate goal of human existence is to live a joyful and abundant life. Everyone strives for that existence – whether they know it or not. When we consider that we spend a great part of our waking hours at work, then the optimum work environment should be one that strengthens and supports our quest for joy and abundance as well.
Research in the neurosciences has confirmed that when we are in a joyful and abundant emotional state, it is then that we have the ability for optimal performance, for creating strong relationships and for experiencing good health. Joseph Chilton Pearce, in his book “The Heart-Mind Matrix” refers to studies showing that a joyful and abundant emotional state exists only within a positive human energy field.
As humans, we are a complex manufacturing plant for energy, both positive and negative. Our thoughts and feelings (and our consequential behaviour) tend to be a really good indicator of what kind of energy field we are producing within us and around us. Neuroscience research over the last couple of decades is also telling us that each and every one of us has the ability to ‘rewire’ for a more positive energy flow … but most of us don’t know how to do that, and many are unaware that this is a skill called “Positive Presence™” and is something most of us must learn. It is however a naturally occurring state within each and every one of us that can be trained for dominance.
A positively energized work environment is key for sustaining employee engagement, and leadership is the number one driver of employee engagement. Jim Hornickel, author of “Negotiating Success” and “Managing From The Inside Out” talks about an ‘inner spark’ and points to the need for studying behaviour style and raising emotional intelligence as foundational pieces to be strengthened in leadership in order to use tools such as empathy, inspiration, and delegation for an energized workforce.
Leadership, therefore, must ensure that their first step is to mitigate any and all risk of negativity and toxic energy. The risk is easily identified by behaviour – dysfunctional, disruptive, negative, counterproductive behaviours. The challenge is that these behaviours rarely show up in the presence of upper management, and they may only come to the surface during times of crisis.
The good news is first, that the negative energy and mindset that creates a toxic work environment is often nothing more than some really bad habits that have been allowed to exist (knowingly or not). And second, it is easily rectified with the appropriate processes, training, and patience. A new skill is needed – the skill of positive thought, emotion and behaviour – the skill of ‘Positive Presence™’ is needed in every leader’s toolbox.
Catherine is the President and CEO of CORPORATE HARMONY, providing virtual solutions for leadership development and organizational culture change. Her leadership and coaching experience as a Project Manager in an ever-changing, fast moving technological organization with unrelenting demands drove her to the realization that a positive mindset and strength-building behaviors are essential for today’s complex and chaotic organizational systems. CORPORATE HARMONY’s virtual platform of programs, coaching and performance measurement, is an innovative online technology of tested proprietary content. The world-class content of CORPORATE HARMONY’s Positive Presence Program develops the skill of ‘Positive Presence’ and the necessary ‘Positive Presence Behaviour Competencies’ for maintaining a positive and energized mindset and increased performance in today’s complex work environment, and leading to a culture of collaboration and connection. Catherine’s vision for Corporate Harmony is to bring the skill of “Positive Presence” to the corporate world as it becomes more complex, ambiguous and chaotic. Catherine is uniquely positioned to impact organizations’ productivity and long term success, with her powerful vision of eliminating bad stress from every workplace around the globe, bringing purpose into the people equation to promote healthy, productive and meaningful work cultures and turn the tide on the neglect of mental health on a global scale. Catherine is author of the book: “CORPORATE HARMONY – The Performance Link for Today’s Modern Organization” Catherine can be reached at: Catherine.Osborne@corporateharmony.ca or go to ‘contact us’ on our website www.corporateharmony.ca. Catherine is available for consultation, and can be reached by 519-695-3407.