The fastest way you can tell the health of an organization or a person is to observe their energy. We are all wired to pick up on energy and we can observe it on two levels:

1. Intensity (high and low) and 2. Direction (positive and negative). 

Constantly throughout the day I do a personal self assessment of my energy on both levels: intensity and direction. As a manager I am also constantly feeling the vibe of "the room" and checking in with my fellow co-workers to make sure that the office has a healthy atmosphere. When the office is feeling off I do whatever I can to turn the feeling around. Often times that means taking the group to lunch or some other fun activity. I know that when people are happy and the energy is good then the success of the entire company will follow.

Last week I asked Will to shoot a video to "capture the energy of ActiveRain." It was a challenging request but I believe he did a great job as you can see in the video below.

 

Origin of Energy from ActiveRain Vlog on Vimeo.

 
Star Posted by Jon Washburn on 01/25/2011 12:38 AM   Comments (123)  
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JAN
27
2011

What a fabulous video....love the driving in the rain, and as they say - who doesn't like puppies?  Thanks so much for showing us some insight into who you are, not just what you do.
9:12pm • #107
3 Featured Posts
Nice video! Driving in the rain gave it a special effect.we hardly see the rain in southern Calif
10:24pm • #108
JAN
30
2011
4 Featured Posts

Nice vibe to your video, and really interesting to see the office. Inspires me to stay positive.

Thanks!
9:04pm • #109
FEB
02
2011

Enjoyed the concept and video.  Light irradiates energy. This is true of homes and buildings. Your video shows this simple concept. Many home builders do not seem to grasp it when buildig houses.  I see often houses with dark rooms or family rooms trapped by lack of windows.  It is depressing!
9:17am • #110
FEB
04
2011
177,042 Points 3 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor

Jon, Great Video.  Thanks for the "energetic" view of AR.  Also loved the puppy!  A big harah for 200000 members!!!
2:25am • #111
Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

People jumping up for joy and victory

 

 

Jon, you are the embodiment of Active Rain.  the energy there feels like you.  Not only was the video rocking, the editing, music and concept was super cool Seattle like. 

Keep including that adorable puppy, your Chief Morale Officer.  The little guy would brighten any dog lover's day. 

 

 

 
9:01pm • #112
FEB
05
2011
329,569 Points 6 Featured Posts Hit Router Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

cool cool. it is quite important to keep the vibe going in a positive manner and then you don't have people wanting to look for a better place>>> cause they are already there.
3:43am • #113
FEB
06
2011

Just stopping by to invite you to the 2nd Annual ActiveRain Super Bowl Party. Hope you’ll come and bring some friends!
8:50pm • #114
FEB
07
2011
272,671 Points 6 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Jon, Our energy determines our success more times than not.  Thanks for the wonderful reminder...Great "capture".
10:15pm • #115
806,171 Points 6 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Great job on the energetic video!
10:16pm • #116
FEB
11
2011
477,006 Points 59 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi  Jon, Energy is everywhere, even in our own bodies. All we have to do is harness it and w are home free "from that shackle we call oil"

Great post and video, Best in 2011

Clint McKie
7:11am • #117
FEB
14
2011
560,713 Points 11 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

9:12pm • #118
FEB
15
2011

Thanks for your direct but powerful blog. I appreciate your insights. Thanks for clearly stating your point of view. 
12:19am • #119
FEB
17
2011
168,541 Points 6 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp

Jon, enjoyed the video. For those who don't live here you gave them a great tour of down town Seattle.

I just wish we could actually travel that fast through the City.
10:26am • #120
FEB
27
2011
104,397 Points 11 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Jon, great video. I've joined AR only a month ago and totally love it. Any chance I could get a job with AR? I would work day and night, that's how addicted I already am. Congratulations to the whole AR crew for doing an amazing job. 
4:11pm • #121
MAR
03
2011
Attended Rain Camp

Great video. Already shared a link.
12:54pm • #122
MAR
11
2011
1 Featured Post

You are right it captures the intensity exactly. As a newbie that is just overwhelmed with content on AR the motions of the drive through San Francisco captures my thoughts of where do I go first , what do I do next, how do I do this etc etc. So thanks for making a film about me on AR
8:03pm • #123
MAR
18
2011
1 Featured Post

That was an amazing video - neat to see the AR team in action and know that you are in such a neat space - Makes it easy to visualize who I'm communicating with - Love it
10:03pm • #124
APR
28
2011

This video is phenomenal. I love the energy! Great inside look at the company. cheers.
1:11pm • #125
APR
19
2012
158,043 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Great quolity video( not sure, i'm a fan of music)

love the voice too:

 

Intensity + Direction = Destiny = Success 

Active rain is a great community, why i didn't come here earlier?!
4:40pm • #126

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