January 21, 2016
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Beware The Energy Suckers

We’ve all encountered the energy sucker at some point in our lives. They’re the ones that seem to suck the life out of a room the moment they step through the door. They’re the ones that you feel as if you need to prepare yourself when you’re forced to interact with them. And they can be devastating to the life of your small business if you have one on your payroll.

It’s amazing just how many small business owners can be held captive by the energy suckers. These creatures can actually seem to be very productive on the surface. They can be the star salesman (or woman) on the team. But oftentimes, they achieve their numbers through mind games, creating an internal “us-versus-them” situation. And that can be detrimental to the life of a small business.

These energy vampires can drive away from the talent you actually need to run a successful small business. They chase away the talent you need, and ironically you rely on them even more as your business progresses.

So why don’t you get rid of the energy sucker? Oftentimes, small business owners tend to rationalize their existence. Other times, they might be hard to identify. Here’s a few warning signs that a member of your team is actually an energy vampire and should be set free to haunt another small business. Preferably one of your competitors.

There’s always a problem.

It doesn’t have to be the same problem each time. It can be different each time, but it seems as if you are spending a disproportionate amount of time on their issues compared to the rest of your team.

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There seems to be a black cloud permanently hanging over their desk

There could be that one individual with that “us versus them” mentality that is slowly damaging the delicate fabric that stitches your organization together. They constantly bicker and complain, causing your employees to focus on the bad rather than the good.

They follow you home in your mind.

There you are, trying to relax over the weekend. But you can’t because the image of your energy sucker keeps popping up in your mind.  You try to switch it off, but it’s no use. When a difficult employee is haunting your personal life, it’s time for them to hit the road.

Don’t be afraid to trust your instincts when it comes to setting your energy sucker free. Your gut instinct will tell you that it’s time for this person to go.  You’ll know the difference between those employees that are just having a bad day to those energy suckers. Your business will thank you for it in the long run.

Conclusion

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David Garrard

Agent Provocateur & Chief Creative Officer at Un_Standard. David helps ambitious brands unearth clarity, break the rules that hold them back, and co-create movement-level growth. When not challenging the status quo, he’s in the kitchen inventing new flavors or chasing after his three cats: Hallie Tosis, Lester Een, and Jim G. Vitis. #BeUnStandard

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Agent Provocateur & Chief Creative Officer at Un_Standard. David helps ambitious brands unearth clarity, break the rules that hold them back, and co-create movement-level growth. When not challenging the status quo, he’s in the kitchen inventing new flavors or chasing after his three cats: Hallie Tosis, Lester Een, and Jim G. Vitis. #BeUnStandard

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