The Positive Energy Workplace

Happy 2025! As we step into a new year, I want to begin with a heartfelt thank-you for being here and for engaging with this work. Today, I’m sharing some reflections, a look at recent changes within our organization, and an invitation to consider how you’re choosing to lead this year.

Transitioning from remote work to in-office collaboration isn’t just a logistical challenge — it’s a leadership challenge. For a 14-person UX leadership team at a Fortune 100 company, preparing for an impending return-to-office (RTO) mandate brought a unique set of hurdles: adapting to new dynamics, managing the energy required for effective in-person collaboration, and integrating leadership presence with demanding workloads.

Recognizing the stakes, the team pooled their professional development resources to pursue a transformative learning experience — the IEP Method® Foundations community membership and self-study programming.

Here's how they made it happen:

True leadership requires more than just expertise and qualifications; it demands the ability to inspire and positively influence those around you. 

Technical skills, management frameworks, and impressive credentials are no longer enough to guarantee success as a leader. While these elements are undoubtedly important, they can only take you so far.

Why Should You Really Focus on Energy, Intentions, and Presence?

The true differentiator between a successful leader and a potentially damaging one lies in the energy, presence, and intentions they bring to their role. This is the core foundation of the IEP Method®, which emphasizes that sustainable success stems from a leader’s ability to manage not just their tasks, but their energetic impact on their team and organization.