The Energy Detox

There’s one F-word that makes people shudder in corporate America, and it’s not the same one your grandmother might shake her finger at.  The word is “fraud,” and embracing it now doesn’t mean you’re headed to jail.  In fact, it could mean you’re headed to a much more satisfying and sustainable life.

Using a personal story of self-discovery, host Joe Sinnott explores how some layoff-induced (or quarantine-induced) reflection can determine whether you’ve been living a “fraudulent” existence, while asking challenging questions to make sure the labels you’re giving yourself or others don’t limit opportunities for future success.

Even though the Law of Capture allows you to drain your neighbor’s oil reservoir, at current prices you’d probably be interested in stealing something much more valuable.

And given the stress and pressure than many people are under today, one would argue that few things are more valuable and precious than our figurative energy, which can quickly be drained by others if we’re not careful.

As leaders, it’s critical not only to be on guard against your own energy being depleted, but to carry a heightened awareness of how you might be impacting others…especially those whose limited energy might already trend negative.

In this episode, we use the Law of Capture to help boost your “energy awareness,” to increase the ways you can help yourself and others regain energy, and to turn negative energy into something productive and beneficial.

Do you feel pressure to eliminate every ounce of "non-productive time" from your life?

Do you feel guilty for not making this quarantine "the most productive period ever?"

Do you feel forced to start sacrificing existing things on your schedule to fulfill someone else's agenda?

If any of those are true, we encourage you to embrace the non-productive time in your life, to get rid of the notion that this period of isolation is some kind of "use it or lose it" opportunity you're missing out on, and to make believe someone is giving you an extra hour each day to be used however you wish.

And in this episode, we discuss how a simple exercise can ensure that you stay firmly in control of the decisions you make about your time without unwittingly following the impractical advice and suggestions and examples that the rest of the world might be tossing in your direction during these already stressful times.

Are you unwittingly locking yourself, your teams, or your families into agreements that severely limit your ability to survive…let alone thrive?

In today’s episode of The Energy Detox, we challenge you to uncover all the ways that you and those around you may be operating under outdated contracts that—like firm transportation agreements—may no longer work for all parties, that may severely curtail the chances of producing sustainable success, that can increase the odds of figurative bankruptcy, and that will cause you to stand there asking, “Did I really sign up for all of this?”

Are you unwittingly missing opportunities to build stronger and more meaningful connections with others, especially right now when your professional relationships are as important as ever?

In today’s episode of The Energy Detox, we address the single most important LinkedIn tip to consider when requesting a new connection, and we use that piece of advice to drive a deeper discussion on the importance of continued personal engagement by leaders, both in good times and in bad.

And with apologies to the American Petroleum Institute, we also introduce a different kind of “API Standard” and encourage you to regularly make A Personal Invitation—A.P.I.—to connect not only to people you don’t know on LinkedIn (or on eHarmony), but also to those with whom you already have a professional relationship.

Resources:


LinkedIn Tip: Always make use of the 300 characters LinkedIn gives you to personalize your connection request.  If you’re looking for some inspiration, you can find many examples and free templates online, including from this website.

LinkedIn Instructions: Click here for official instructions on how to include your pickup line/personal invitation.

LinkedIn Warnings: If you are using a computer to access LinkedIn, the only way to add a personalized note with your connection is by choosing Connect from the person’s profile page.  If you click “Connect” from anywhere else (including when LinkedIn offers suggested connections), you will not have a chance to add a note.

If you are using the LinkedIn App, you must navigate to the “Personalize Invite” option from the person’s profile page and should not simply click “Connect.”

API Casing Connections:  Click here for some technical details about API connections for casing.


API Gravity Information: Click here to learn more about how all barrels of oil—just like all professional connections—are not created equal.

As a leader, are you fully conscious of how impactful your words and actions can be on those who are closest to you, be they personal or professional connections?

Just as the impacts of interference between neighboring wells has taught those in the oil and gas industry to be aware of the operational impacts of spacing wells too close together, the coronavirus has clearly shown us how easy it is to unwittingly spread harm to those around us, directly and indirectly leading to societal health, safety, and economic disruptions.

Through these two very real and relevant scenarios, this podcast challenges you to increase your understanding and awareness of how your approach as a leader can have drastic impacts—both positive and negative—on stakeholders and how asking some simple questions of yourself can be the difference between sustained success and getting knocked offline.

How do you maintain engagement, sustain momentum, and avoid unwittingly adding to the fear, stress, and confusion of your personal and professional stakeholders during times like this?

The answers to this question are rarely found on an outdated roadmap, in the advice of expensive consultants, or that same “gut feeling” that has steered you through past challenges, but through a practical and simple “Leadership GPS” approach that helps you (G)row, (P)rotect, and (S)ustain success for you, your organization, and your family in good times and in bad.

It’s not high-tech, it doesn’t rely on satellites, and it’s not going to help you find the nearest store with a supply of toilet paper, but this podcast episode will challenge you to ask yourself relevant long-term questions as you navigate today’s unrelenting challenges.

Despite what the name might imply, The Energy Detox doesn’t help you cleanse your body after St. Patrick's Day celebrations or help you go green and reduce your reliance on petroleum-based energy.

It does, however, blend oilfield themes and current events into relatable discussions to help you lead your way through the intense and sometimes toxic challenges of today's oil & gas industry.

The Energy Detox provides you with practical and realistic tools to identify and avoid barriers that can quickly and easily rob you of energy, of optimism, and of confidence in your ability to achieve long-term sustainable success for you, your team, and your family.

In this episode, host Joe Sinnott discusses how we serve the men and women of the oilfield, what you can expect from future episodes, and why our unique approach challenges you to lead more confidently, effectively, and consistently regardless of the mounting threats inside and outside of our industry.