The Power of Being Direct

Being direct is different than being directive.  The power of words and actions – direct (current) vs. alternating (current) is where my head is at as I write today.  Direct current (DC) is defined as; the unidirectional flow of electrical charge, for our purposes: energy. DC energy flows in a constant direction, distinguishing it from alternating current (AC).  In (AC) the movement (or flow) of electric charge periodically reverses direction.

Speaking clearly from one place and direction is powerful.  By providing a constant flow of information, feedback, direction, guidance to you team; I submit to you that your leadership can be very effective.  What happens when a leader reverses direction too often?  Is there confusion, loss of energy, or worse…do the lights go out?  At the risk of over-reaching with this analogy:  AC power has its place (transmission, distribution, etc…), but what I’m focused on is the source.  We talked about “being” last week.  Once you are clear who you are being and then provide direct energy through your words and actions; you can supply power to your team for success.    

From Wikipedia –

 Direct current is used to charge batteries, and in nearly all electronic systems as the power supply. Direct current is used for some railway propulsion.   High voltage direct current is used to transmit large amounts of power from remote generation sites or to interconnect alternating current power grids.

Propelling people forward, connecting large amounts of energy with people, and energized people to each other – very exciting!!

As a leader: be the power source, choose direct current, and get results.

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Thanks to my “being direct” teacher (who happens to be an engineer, hmmm)  Paul McAskill - The Compass Points 

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