--- title: Why The IEP Method® is the Leadership Framework Needed to Make an Impact description: Performance culture, workforce development, and employee engagement are hot topics. Learn how the IEP Method framework can impact organizational culture. image: https://blog.anesecavanaugh.com/hubfs/Why%20the%20IEP%20Method%20is%20the%20Framework%20You%20Need.png --- [![Active_choices_horiz_wh (1)](https://blog.anesecavanaugh.com/hubfs/Active_choices_horiz_wh%20(1).png "Active_choices_horiz_wh (1)")](http://www.activechoices.com/) - [ABOUT ACI](https://activechoices.com/about/) - [OUR COMPANY](https://activechoices.com/about/) - [THOUGHT LEADERSHIP](https://blog.anesecavanaugh.com/) - [CULTURE & ENERGY INSIGHTS](https://blog.anesecavanaugh.com/) - [ACI IN THE MEDIA](https://activechoices.com/media/) - [CLIENTS & TESTIMONIALS](https://activechoices.com/about/clients/) - [THE IEP METHOD®](https://activechoices.com/iepmethod/) - [IEP METHODOLOGY](https://activechoices.com/iepmethod/) - [IEP METHOD® TRAINING](https://activechoices.com/work-with-us/#training) - [INTRO TO THE IEP METHOD®](https://activechoices.com/introtoiep/) - [IEP METHOD® FOR TEAMS](https://activechoices.com/team-iep/) - [IEP METHOD® IMMERSION](https://activechoices.com/iep-performance-immersion/) - [SPEAKING](https://activechoices.com/speaking/) - [KEYNOTE SPEAKING](https://activechoices.com/speaking/) - [BOOKS & GUIDES](https://activechoices.com/writing/) - [CONTAGIOUS YOU](https://activechoices.com/contagious-you/) - [CONTAGIOUS CULTURE](https://activechoices.com/contagious-culture/) - [THE LEADER YOU WILL BE](https://activechoices.com/lywb) - [IEP SURVIVAL GUIDE](https://activechoices.com/writing/#survivalguide) - [PRESS KIT](https://activechoices.com/contact/press-kit/) - [WORK WITH US](https://activechoices.com/work-with-us/) - [PRIVATE WORK WITH ANESE](https://activechoices.com/consulting/) - [KEYNOTES & WORKSHOPS](https://activechoices.com/speaking/) - [IEP METHOD® TRAINING](https://activechoices.com/work-with-us/#training) - [MEMBERSHIPS](https://activechoices.com/memberships/) - [PRESENCE & IMPACT COMMUNITY](https://blog.anesecavanaugh.com/presence-subscription) - [PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP](https://community.activechoices.com/plans/1963254?bundle_token=08fde9318f4afab26ea82a9cb1ad6534&utm_source=manual) - [SHOP](https://activechoices.com/store) - [CONTACT US](https://activechoices.com/contact/) - [MEMBER LOGIN](https://blog.anesecavanaugh.com/community.activechoices.com) Search - [![Follow Anese on YouTube](https://blog.anesecavanaugh.com/hubfs/Images/youtube_2.png)](http://www.youtube.com/anesecavanaugh) - [![Follow IEP Method on Facebook](https://blog.anesecavanaugh.com/hubfs/Images/facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/IEPMethod) - [![Follow Anese on Twitter](https://blog.anesecavanaugh.com/hubfs/Images/twitter.png)](https://twitter.com/anesecavanaugh) # The Positive Energy Workplace ![](https://blog.anesecavanaugh.com/hubfs/Why%20the%20IEP%20Method%20is%20the%20Framework%20You%20Need.png) April 10, 2023  by [Anese Cavanaugh](https://blog.anesecavanaugh.com/author/anese-cavanaugh) # Why The IEP Method® is the Leadership Framework Needed to Make an Impact We've recently returned after several weeks on the road bringing our Positive Energy Workplace Initiative™ and IEP Method offerings to a variety of rooms — from group trainings for a Fortune 50 client, to mastermind sessions with former ACI clients, and finishing up with a keynote session for procurement leaders.   [*(View the timestamped transcript of this video here)*](https://www.loom.com/share/852a60818bcd403fbda8ffb232f8b176)   Here are some common things we heard:   *“Why should I care about how I show up? (I'm so busy!)"* *“How do I handle the person who always shows up so negatively?"* *“What do I do if my leaders don't really care about culture (but say they do), or think this 'stuff' doesn't apply to them?”* *“How can I help leaders understand how this work ties into the bottom line?"*   Despite the fact that these groups were from different industries and levels of management, we heard a common theme: ### **Performance culture, workforce development, and employee engagement are hot — and it’s on everyone’s minds. ** This theme deeply fuels ACI's mission to help more companies integrate the IEP Method and take advantage of the tools, strategies, and training we can provide to manage these types of interactions in a constructive way.   The IEP Method is simple, yet incredibly impactful. It's all about being intentional about your energy and presence. It's about showing up in the world in a way that honors your thoughts, emotions, and intentions. At its core, IEP is about building a strong energetic field and foundation so that you can navigate the stress and ambiguity of modern life. There are three main components of the IEP Methodology: 1. Rebooting your presence 2. Building a strong energetic field and foundation 3. Creating intentional impact With such a straightforward framework, it's understandable that many people may wonder why it's important to focus on how they show up in the workplace, especially when they're already so busy. However, research has shown that positive workplace cultures have a direct impact on employee well-being and organizational performance. So, taking the time to use the IEP Method framework and invest in developing a positive culture can pay off in the long run.   Perhaps this long-run mindset is why we also keep hearing that companies are “not quite ready” to take action with ACI and begin the journey to become a more authentically positive energy workplace.   Real talk? This type of limiting belief can be holding you back from making an important strategic decision that greatly impacts your organizational culture. You cannot afford NOT to take action both as a leader and for your organization.   If leaders in your organization don't see the value in focusing on culture, it may be helpful to connect the dots for them between a positive culture and the bottom line. Showing how a positive workplace culture can lead to increased productivity, improved retention, and better customer satisfaction can help get leaders on board.   Investing in a positive workplace culture can have significant benefits for both employees and organizations. If you're interested in bringing the IEP Method to your organization, there are several ways to get started.   You can reach out to our team to discuss options for IEP Training Tracks and Cohorts, Train-the-Trainer engagements, and licensing. These engagement methods have been proven to be effective in facilitating the integration of the IEP Method into organizations of all sizes.   Additionally, the [Positive Energy Workplace Initiative (PEW-i) Membership Platform](http://activechoices.com/pewi) is now open for enrollment for our new and existing client partners. This platform provides access to extra tools, resources, learning labs, live training opportunities, coaching and strategic advisory, professional credentialing, and more.   PEW-i Membership includes access to the IEP Fundamentals virtual training and IEP-Activator L1 training, which are personally led by Anese Cavanaugh (founder of the IEP Method). It's a great opportunity for those new to the IEP Method to get started or for those looking to reactivate IEP in their organization.   [Check out more details here](https://activechoices.com/engage-with-anese/organizationalsolutions/) or [contact us](https://activechoices.com/contact/) to explore how we can help make your company a better place to thrive and your workforce a happier, more effective group of leaders.     --- ## How to learn more: - Join us for our next invite-only Executive Forum, designed for executives and senior leaders who are responsible for culture, leadership, innovation, and performance. [Request an invitation here.](https://activechoices.com/executive-forums/) - If your team or organization is experiencing challenges with lost time, retention, collaboration, leadership, burnout, or engagement, it’s very possible that the “problem” is not the problem you may think. Your eco-system and organizational “IEP” may need some attention. [Contact us](https://activechoices.com/contact/) to schedule a conversation to explore how we might help. - If you’d like to keep ACI in mind for future strategic support, we’d be delighted to connect. [Contact us](https://activechoices.com/contact/) to schedule a capabilities briefing. We’ll spend some time learning about your company and share an overview of our offerings so we can more easily work together when you are ready for our services.     in [Cultural Health](https://blog.anesecavanaugh.com/topic/cultural-health) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 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