Real workplace funk. Tiny moves. Better days.
Your Attitude Got Here Before You Did
Micro-Move #1: Bring the Vibe. Be the Vibe.
You know that person who walks into a meeting and somehow the temperature drops three degrees?
They haven’t said a word. Doesn’t matter. We know.
The sigh. The face. The laptop opened with a little more force than necessary. The unmistakable energy of I would rather be alphabetizing my spice cabinet right now.
And here’s the slightly uncomfortable part…
Sometimes that person is us.
We spend a lot of time thinking about what we’re going to say, what needs to get done and what outcome we want. But before any of that happens, we’ve already brought something into the room.
Energy. Curiosity. Tension. Enthusiasm. Distraction. Optimism.
Or that please don’t ask me a follow-up question look. You know the one.
Whether you’re leading the meeting or sitting quietly in the corner hoping nobody notices you haven’t had enough coffee yet, you’re adding something to the experience.
The question is: What are you adding?
JAIME’S MICRO-RANT
Can we stop pretending our energy is only ours?
Bad morning? Been there. Inbox multiplying like rabbits? Yep. Back-to-back meetings that somebody apparently thought were a fabulous idea? Of course.
Life happens.
But we don’t have to pick up our funk and carry it into every room like an emotional carry-on bag.
And no, I’m not suggesting you slap on a smile and pretend everything is sunshine and tacos.
Authentic doesn’t mean unchecked.
You get to decide what you bring with you.
BRING THE VIBE. BE THE VIBE.
Here’s the Micro-Move: stop waiting for someone else to set the tone.
Want more curiosity in the room? Bring some.
Want people to participate? Go first.
Want less tension? Don’t feed it.
Want more appreciation? Say the thing you’re thinking instead of assuming they already know.
Want a little more fun?
Well, hello. Have we met?
That’s what I love about Micro-Moves. We’re not talking about turning your entire leadership style upside down before lunch. We’re talking about small, intentional choices that change the experience happening right in front of you.
Tiny Workplace Weirdness: Writing “Happy Monday!” in an email when your face is very clearly saying How is it Monday again?
YOUR MOVE
Before your next meeting, conversation or Zoom, give yourself five seconds and ask:
What do I want people to feel from me today?
Maybe it’s curiosity. Calm. Energy. Encouragement. Openness. Pick one.
Then bring it on purpose.
You don’t need a personality transplant. You don’t need pom-poms. And you definitely don’t need to become the relentlessly cheerful person everyone starts avoiding in the break room.
Just notice what you’re adding.
Because sometimes the smallest Micro-Move is simply deciding not to make the funk funkier.
So…what vibe are YOU bringing this week?
— Jaime
UnFunkt™ the noise. Reconnect. Make your move
THE MICRO-MOVE DOESN’T END HERE.
What would happen if everyone on your team started paying a little more attention to the words they chose? Think about the impact on communication, trust, customer experience, and the overall energy of your workplace. That’s what UnFunkt™ is all about. Taking small, intentional actions that change how we lead, connect, and show up for others.
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KEEP THE UNFUNKT™ GOING
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