If you’re feeling disengaged at work, you’re not alone. In fact, only 23% of employees worldwide reported being engaged at work.
One of the big factors contributing to this global feeling are “energy leaks” – small, often unnoticed activities or emotional baggage that sap our energy throughout the day. These leaks can leave you feeling mentally and physically fatigued. Some common energy leaks include:
- Multitasking: Continuously shifting between tasks lowers focus and drains energy.
- Unnecessary meetings: Many meetings are either too long or unnecessary, leaving team members feeling drained without adding value.
- Emotional masking: Concealing true emotions in professional settings can be exhausting. It’s important to create safe environments where your team feels comfortable expressing themselves authentically.
- The urgency illusion: According to Steven Covey’s matrix of urgency and importance, many tasks feel urgent but lack real importance. As leaders, it’s vital to encourage teams to focus on tasks that truly make an impact, rather than getting caught in the cycle of reacting to non-essential demands.
Find out more from Agile Talent Strategist, Leadership Expert and Executive Coach, Anja van Beek.
