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This note uses physics metaphors like energy and momentum as a framework for leaders to drive success in their organizations. Effective leaders mobilize their organization's latent potential - skills, talent and creativity - turning it into work for progress and innovation. Steve Jobs's culture of learning at Apple illustrates how potential can become transformative action. Focus is central to utilizing energy - articulating a mission and strategy, and setting clear goals, akin to taking aim with an arrow. Tools like Google's OKRs align and measure collective efforts towards these targets. Sustaining organizational energy demands a culture of support, open communication and commitment to continuous development, thus fostering a motivated and engaged workforce. Leaders must also create momentum through strategic resource alignment and goal setting, as exemplified by Satya Nadella's leadership at Microsoft. Influential power, demonstrated by Jacinda Ardern's empathetic and trust-building approach, is crucial for navigating crises and driving change.