After two years of crisis and a complete reorganisation, the tide has turned and the energy company is now growing again and firmly on the path to success. New staff are being hired. Many members of the team are pushed to the limits of their strengths, but they still identify strongly with the company and its clear new strategy. They are glad they have survived the turmoil of the last few years. They have a future.

The country has recently joined the growing ranks of the European Union. Corporate initiatives abound and people are taking advantage of the new opportunities open to them. Despite the grave social differences and obvious public conflicts, the collective energy and buoyancy is plain for all to see. A new spirit of optimism rules: everyone is keen to show just“how good“ their previously unnoticed country actually is.

So what do these four situations have in common?

A positive, inspiring image of the future releases special, lasting energy. This applies to individuals, groups, organisations and societies.“If we don’t think about something today, it won’t happen tomorrow.“