Welcome to the thirty-third article in the series “Be the Leader You Aspire to Be” here on The Price of Business Show, where I will focus on the trends which lie ahead of us and how they will affect humans and businesses. The articles are based on my book Energetic Leadership, which talks about 9 trends leaders must navigate to cater for employees increasing demand for more spiritual leadership and sustainable business models aligned with their life purposes. These articles are about business leadership in the new era. I hope you will find inspiration for your own leadership and the leader you aspire to be.
In this article I look at how we can shift hate into leadership with love as hate has become more visible.
Leadership is more than managing tasks or driving results. At its core, it is about energy and relationships – the essence of Energetic Leadership. Every word we speak, every choice we make, and every interaction we have either fuels or drains the people around us.
Even strong leaders can slip into frustration, resentment, or cynicism. These feelings may not show up as open hostility but often as sarcasm, impatience, or quiet disengagement. Left unchecked, this “hating” energy becomes corrosive. It narrows perspective, stifles collaboration, and weakens trust.
Hate is an energy leak. Love, on the other hand, expands. Love in leadership isn’t sentimental, it is a deliberate decision to lead in a way that inspires, uplifts, and builds trust. It is the conscious choice to see potential where others see problems and to create environments where people can thrive.
So how do we shift from hating to leading with love through the lens of Energetic Leadership?
Notice the Energy You Bring
Awareness is the foundation of Energetic Leadership. Ask yourself: What energy am I carrying into this meeting, this conversation, this decision? Do people feel tense around me, or do they feel safe and motivated?
The moment we recognize when resentment is creeping in, we regain the power to choose a different response. Awareness opens the door to change.
Reframe Through Love
When frustration arises, love offers a different lens. Instead of reacting with criticism, ask: What would love bring into this moment?
Love might mean patience when mistakes occur. It might mean delivering tough feedback with respect and belief in someone’s potential. Or it might mean offering encouragement when fatigue is heavy. The shift reframes challenges from problems to possibilities.
Channel Energy into Potential
Hate keeps us locked on what’s wrong. Love shifts attention to what could be right. Leaders who lead with love invest their energy in potential, not just performance.
That doesn’t mean ignoring issues, it means addressing them with the conviction that people can grow. Energetically, it is the difference between draining someone with judgment or fueling them with trust.
Create Relational Safety
Energy flows freely where there is trust. Fear and judgment cause people to withdraw, but love creates safety. It shows up in deep listening, valuing input, and reminding people they belong.
Cultures built on love-driven leadership are not only more supportive, they are also more innovative and resilient. When people feel safe, their energy is directed toward contribution rather than self-protection.
Practice Gratitude and Generosity
Gratitude transforms energy. Leaders who consistently acknowledge effort, celebrate wins, and say thank you generate an atmosphere of abundance.
Generosity matters too. Energetic leaders share attention, recognition, and resources. Love gives more than it takes and in doing so, it multiplies energy across the team.
Lead Yourself First
We cannot pour from an empty cup. If leaders operate from self-criticism, burnout, or bitterness, that energy inevitably spills into their leadership.
Leading with love requires self-leadership: practicing self-care, extending grace to ourselves, and staying aligned with our values. When we energize ourselves with love, we can authentically extend it to others.
The Legacy of Love-Driven Leadership
Shifting from hating to leading with love is not about ignoring reality, it’s about elevating how we respond. Hate contracts; love expands. Hate isolates; love connects.
Energetic Leadership teaches us that every interaction is an exchange of energy. When we choose love, we turn frustration into resilience, criticism into connection, and resentment into growth.
At its core, leadership is about people and people who flourish where energy flows with trust, safety, and encouragement. So, the next time you feel resentment rising, pause and ask: What would love, and Energetic Leadership do here?
Leaders who lead with love light the way for others to follow.
Gitte Madelaire is an intuitive and visionary pioneer in leadership development. People, customers, business development, and futurism have always interested and motivated her. With a background in corporate business at companies such as Fona/HMW, Codan Insurance, Volvo Trucks and Ensure, she now inspires to new leadership through her book,” Energetic Leadership”, keynotes, facilitation and mentoring for leaders in her company Bronte ApS. Gitte holds a BSc in Business Administration from Copenhagen Business School and an MBA semester from the University of Victoria. She also has traditional leadership courses and certifications in intuitive and feminine future leadership, inner sustainability, and energy-based leadership. Gitte has lived in London, Sydney, and Kuala Lumpur and currently resides in Denmark.
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