Do you know those people who light up a room the second they walk in?
Nod if you do. And then there are the ones who suck the energy right out of the room. 

Know the type? 

Nodding harder?

Question: Which one are YOU? (Think really hard.)
Truth is, we’ve all been soul-sucking Dementors at some point. Because our moods swing all day, every day. 

We’re human. It’s normal.
But here’s the kicker: you’re not your mood’s puppet.

Why care?
People fill the void. Especially if you’re a leader. Your team absorbs your energy like a sponge. Walk in grumpy, and chances are people will start to wonder:

• Did I mess up?
• Was my email yesterday too direct?
•  Is the department in trouble?

Congrats! You’ve just infected the room.

So what can you do?
Do you check your pockets or bag for keys, phone, etc. before leaving the house? Add one more thing to the list: your mood.

• Not at your best? No need to fake sunshine.
• Do one thing to lift your spirits even marginally before interacting or deciding, because when you’re off, your judgment’s flawed.

 Awareness + a tiny intervention = mood super spreader averted.