What ripples out after you’ve left the room?
Last time, we explored “Fuel or Fizzle: The Energy Behind Every Conversation. If you missed it, you can catch up here
Ripples are powerful. A stone dropped into a pond lifts water, catches the eye, and draws attention. Yet a single ripple alone will fade. True impact happens when the motion spreads, creating waves that move far beyond the first splash.
That’s the challenge with communication today: too many messages create momentary energy but no lasting movement.
Flow is what happens when communication builds direction, trust, and curiosity that lasts. It’s not just “feel-good energy” in the room – it’s energy that keeps people moving once the meeting or conversation ends.
Think of it like this:
- A splash or a spark is motivation.
- Flow is momentum.
Leaders, parents, colleagues, friends – we all face the same choice: do we chase sparks, or create flow?
As Jay-Z wisely said: “Don’t just go with the flow. Be the flow.”
I invite you to try a small practice this week:
Instead of finishing a conversation with “That was great,” finish with one thing that sustains flow. For example;
- a clear next step
- a shared story
- a powerful question.
Because conversations that spark disappear, while conversations that flow endure – and multiply. And we don’t have to be a leader to inspire others.
“Don’t just be a leader who inspires in the moment; be one who creates momentum beyond the moment.”
– Craig Groeschel –
[Public speaker, New York Times best-selling author who has written several books, including “Winning the War in Your Mind” and “Lead Like It Matters”]
As always, I love hearing your thoughts. If you’d like to have a conversation anytime, let’s arrange one!
With warmest wishes,
Korinne Le Page
Thrive Coaching & Training – Empowering You to Thrive!
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