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Blood in the water

by Rob Salome | Posted on March 16th, 2018

How much energy does a pack of killer whales have? They thrive on one another, often moving into a feeding frenzy when they smell blood in the water. Given the opportunity to feed, they take advantage of it. What is even more interesting is that they hunt as a pack, as well; stalking, creating feints, bold flanking movements are all in their playbook.

My friend Luis Rivera, a US Army Colonel stationed in Korea, recently sent me an article detailing the importance of energy in organizations. He knows what that means, after all, he’s postured on the frontier of freedom.

Energy is an important part of leading a great organization. It’s contagious. When leaders can build and sustain energy in their teams they create excitement and enthusiasm. This, in turn, begets more enthusiasm. And when the team senses an opportunity, the feeding frenzy ensues.

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