Every team has it: the steady one… and the energetic one. The calm processor… and the loud processor. The rule-follower… and the “let’s reinvent everything by Tuesday” person.
In this episode of Lead with Spark, Lynsey shares two laugh-out-loud dog stories that turn into a surprisingly accurate leadership metaphor: how to lead mixed-energy teams without leaving “stuffing on the floor.”
This isn’t a step-by-step episode. It’s a real conversation about what mixed energy actually means, what leaders often mislabel as “a problem,” and how great leadership channels energy instead of crushing it. You’ll hear anonymous client moments (the high performer carrying too much, the steady one becoming the container for everyone), plus Lynsey’s take on how this dynamic often shows up inside you during seasons of growth and reinvention.
If you’re leading people in a fast-moving world—and you want to build trust, protect culture, and get the best from every style—this one’s for you.
Together we will talk about:
- Why every workplace has “old dog / new chaos” energy (and why it’s normal)
- Mixed energy ages: same team, different nervous systems
- When “chaos” is actually an unmet need—not a bad attitude
- The shadow side of the steady, experienced teammate (and how innovation quietly dies)
- How great leaders channel energy instead of shaming it (and why culture matters)
- How this dynamic can show up inside YOU during growth and reinvention seasons
One line to take with you:
Channel the energy. Don’t shame it. Honor the steady. Don’t overuse it.
Share this episode with:
- the “older dog” leader who needs to loosen their grip a little
- the “younger dog” leader who needs guardrails (not shame)
- the woman carrying the team… while quietly outgrowing her own chapter
Connect with Lynsey:
- Website: LynseyMulder.com
- Facebook: @LynseySMulder
- LinkedIn: @Lynsey-Mulder
- Instagram: @LynseyMulder
