LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO INCREASE ENERGY AND MOTIVATION
Facilitated by: Denise Alley (Cherokee, Shawnee, Otoe-Missouria, Delaware)
Website: Denisealley.com or Nativestarspeaker.com Email: denisealley@msn.com
Leadership Motivation Assessment
# Question
Strongly
Disagree (1)
2
3
4
Strongly
Agree (5)
1 I am energized when people count
on me for ideas.
2 As a practice, I ask people
challenging questions when we are
working on projects together.
3 I take delight in complimenting
people that I work with when
progress is made.
4 I find it easy to be the cheerleader
for others, when times are good and
when times are bad.
5 Team accomplishment is more
important to me than my own
personal accomplishments.
6 People often take my ideas and run
with them.
7 When involved in group projects,
building team cohesiveness is
important to me.
8 When involved in group projects,
coaching others is an activity that I
gravitate toward.
9 I find pleasure in recognizing and
celebrating the accomplishments of
others.
10 When involved in group projects, my
team members’ problems are my
problems.
11 Resolving interpersonal conflict is
an activity that I enjoy.
12 When involved in group projects, I
frequently find myself to be an “idea
generator.”
13 When involved in group projects, I
am inclined to let my ideas be
known.
14 I find pleasure in being a convincing
person.
Total = 0
Score Interpretation
Score
Comment
14-27
This implies a low motivation to lead
28-55
This implies some uncertainty over your motivation to lead
56-70
This implies a strong motivation to lead.
Source: This set of questions was constructed for this self-assessment and for illustrative purposes only. No prior
validation work has been conducted that enables us to address the construct validity of this assessment. This selfassessment was patterned after that of A. J. DuBrin in Leadership: Research Findings, Practice and Skills (2nd edition)
(Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1998). Pp. 10.
WHAT MAKES A GOOD LEADER?
(Circle the top five characteristics, and then narrow down to top three in group)
Manages with discipline
Hold grudges
Influences a group to move toward a goal
Provides stimulating work
Enhances the customer experience through
employee involvement
Helps people see beyond their self-interests to
focus on team goals
Feels overwhelmed and never relaxes
Inspires others
Thanks people often
Works overtime a lot
Has integrity
Is task oriented and prioritizes
Clearly communicates a vision and has clear
goals
Helps individuals develop their full potential
in the workplace
Sets a good example for others to follow
Inspires teamwork
Expects the best from team members
Complains and nit picks
Nurtures professional relationships by
encouraging and recognizing the good in
people and work they do
Balances work and play to not burn-out
Is flexible and adaptable
Is fair and honest
Smiles a lot
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Seven Steps for Successful Leadership:
1: Communicates well. Takes time to listen not only with the ears, but also listens with the heart.
Think of a time when you listened to your heart at home or work. Share an example.
2: Loves self and takes care of self, so as to serve others. Takes time to balance work and play.
Think of a time when you did not take care of self, what happen? And think of a time when you did
take care of yourself to balance work and leisure time, what was the difference?
3: Leads others by example. Has integrity, is truthful, fair, and thinks of the good of the whole.
Think of someone you admire who has these qualities and why.
4: Is vision and goal oriented. Begins with the end in mind. Visualizes preferred outcome with
honest intent. What is a positive outcome you experienced at work?
5: Inspires teamwork. Helps people see beyond their self-interests to focus on achieving team
goals. Expects the best from the team members. Think of a time when you had a successful team
experience. Share an example.
6: Develops and inspires people. Nurtures professional relationships by encouraging and
recognizing the good in people. Helps individuals develop their full potential in the workplace.
Respects and honors people. Who is someone you respect and why?
7: Is committed to task and organization with trust and courage. Even when faced with a
challenge, moves through, overcoming obstacles. Think of a challenge you have overcome and the
wisdom you have now. What helped you get through the tough times?
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How words, thoughts, intention, and water affect the body and energy:
Daily Energy routine
(Excerpted from Energy Medicine, Donna Eden)
1. Three thumps
– to get
energy going
2. Crown Pull to clear static!
3. Cross
crawl - to
balance
brain and
thinking
Every Little Cell
(Single to the tune of Shortin’ Bread)
Every little cell in my body is happy
Every little cell in my body is well.
Every little cell in my body is happy.
Every little cell in my body is well.
I can tell every little cell, in my body is
happy and well.
I can tell, every little cell,
in my body is happy and well.
4. Spinal Flush to rejuvenate body (ask coworker to help)
Road blocks and barriers to personal motivation:
Discussion question: “What keeps you from feeling motivated at work?”
List items:
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Cancel Out the Negative Thought and Re-focus on the Positive
Just as you would delete a mistake on the computer, you can do it with your thoughts. Draw an
imaginary “H” in the air. Breathe out & say “cancel" and refocus on the positive.
Unplug From Negative Energy
If you feel bad or bothered, visualize you are unplugging the negative peptides from your cells and
washing it away and replacing with a positive program. The cell is the smallest form of
consciousness. You can also unplug from people who may be taking your energy. Imagine in your
mind that the person standing in front of you. See a cord from them to you, whether it be anger or a
negative emotion. Cut the cord with a huge sword. Wrap them in white light and say “you do not
have permission to take my energy.” Pull the cords out of you and put them in a fire to be burned.
See yourself in your mind, standing free and filled with light from Creator. Send love to them and
have them taken away by angels. Surround yourself in a bubble of light & seal it with love. Breathe!
Kinesiology and tapping technique to let go of stress and negativity:
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
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Pick one emotion or area that bothers you, identify it. i.e. feeling stressed.
Assess where you are on a scale from 1-10. (1 low - 10 high)
Tap below little finger on ridge of hand.
Say “Even though I am feeling stressed I deeply and completely love and accept myself.”
Tap on forehead, hair line repeating above statement.
Now gently tap on following points repeating above phrase:
 between eyes at eyebrow, outside of eyebrow, under eye, under nose, chin,
below collar bone, under arm.
7. Continue to say, “Even though I am feeling stressed, I deeply and completely love and accept
myself.”
8. Take deep breaths, blink your eyes.
9. Assess where you are again, on scale 1-10. Hopefully, you have felt yourself be lower on the
scale with less stress. Repeat above process, until you are at a 1 or 0.
10. To finish, tap in a good phrase “I am calm, centered and balanced. All is well. I have plenty of
time to get everything done! I deeply love and accept myself!” Gently tap top of head, around
ears and points on face as mentioned above, until you feel relaxed and centered, your natural
way of being!
The Universal Law of Attraction states:
“In the same way that the law of gravity responds to all, the Law of Attraction responds. We attract
whatever we choose to give our attention to – whether wanted or unwanted. Our thoughts, feelings,
and moods emit vibrations (similar to sound waves) that draw to us people, places, things and
events that match our vibrations.”
–Ester and Jerry Hicks The Amazing Power of Deliberate Intent
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“THOUGTS BECOME THINGS – CHOOSE GOOD ONES”
“What we focus on, is what we create…”
Focus on the Positive - Say Loving Affirmations
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I am in harmony with my staff and clients/customers. I am patient with myself and others.
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I deeply love and approve of myself. I allow others to be where and who they are.
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I lovingly release others to their own lessons. I lovingly care for myself.
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I am moving forward and working with ease. I am joy and release the past and forgive myself.
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My understanding is clear; I am willing to change with the times. I am safe.
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I am calm, centered and balanced. I have a great sense of humor and I am laughing.
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I am enjoying my work today. I am trusting in the process of life. Everything is in divine right
order. I am surrounded by loving supportive people who love me. Everything works out for me.
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All is well. I love myself so perfectly that the world reflects that same love.
Source: Louise Hay and Denise Alley
How to keep your energy up through out the work day:
Take care of your own energy:
1) Be in the present
2) Breathe consciously
3) Have gratitude
4) Let go of judgment
5) Love yourself & others
6) Be aware of your energy
7) Take care of Self
in the moment
Focus Technique for Creating a Sacred Space for work:
Breathe, call upon higher power, visualize preferred outcome (imagine, pretend, see in mind’s eye,
feel), set intention, trust, let go! Write your description:
Denise Alley (Cherokee, Shawnee, Otoe-Missouria, Delaware)
Professional Speaker
P O Box 5634
Mesa, AZ 85211
Website: Denisealley.com or Nativestarspeaker.com
Email: denisealley@msn.com