What are you doing in meetings?
You know what you need to achieve. The right people are in the room. You have plenty of coffee and snacks to keep the group energized. Your meeting is off to a great start, but how do you make sure...
View ArticleWill you really do better tomorrow?
We are big fans of Jono Hey’s sketchplanations. These are small pictures that convey big ideas. This one was painfully familiar. Is it human nature to believe that our future behavior will be better...
View ArticleHow to really help
When a coworker comes to you for help with a problem, you’re probably like me. In your quest to be helpful, you give her some advice. Or you share your brilliant process for solving problems. While...
View ArticleWhat should you do today?
Whatcha doing today? Most of us try to tackle too many priorities, and that is bad for the organization’s bottom line and your personal effectiveness. As you plan your action for the day, do one thing...
View ArticleSpring clean!
My goal for this spring is to clean out my basement. (My youngest is 13. Why do I still have a toddler’s play kitchen?) Spring is also a golden opportunity to clear the decks of your leadership....
View ArticleYour leadership compass
The quality of life and leadership is built by the choices we make – small and large – everyday. How do you have a meaningful life and strive to be a great leader? Begin by reflecting on the “best” of...
View ArticleWhat are you reading?
We are often asked to recommend books that address a particular leadership challenge. While reading books certainly doesn’t guarantee behavior change, many people report that they are inspired and...
View ArticleWhose monkey is it?
Bob, one of your direct reports, comes into your office, obviously stressed. “The client just found another glitch in the software. They’re threatening to cancel the work.” People come to you with...
View ArticleTake action to manage time
There are lots of complicated processes about how to get things done. However, some of the best advice is simple. Humanergy’s David Wheatley starts each day with four options. Given the work at hand,...
View ArticleSlow down, for Pete’s sake!
Recently I found out I have a disease. It’s Hurry Sickness. That was abundantly clear when I read the title of this article, but could only skim it, since I was too busy to give it a thorough read at...
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What’s the big difference?
Welcome, guest blogger, Tiffany Funk, who joined Humanergy in June. As the newest member of the team, I was given the opportunity to participate in a recent “Effective Meetings and Time Management”...
View ArticleJust not feeling it?
Sometimes we just can’t wait to get to work, to tackle the challenges that lie ahead. Other days, not so much. How do you boost your energy at those times when you’d prefer to hit the snooze button or...
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Word choice and why it matters
Today’s guess blogger is Jamal Yearwood, Albion College senior and Humanergy intern. Anyone who has found themselves lost in a molecular biology class can agree. The words we use either build...
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Choose wisely
Today’s guest blogger is Tiffany Funk, Humanergy’s Marketing and Materials Specialist. During a recent conversation with a good friend and former co-worker, she shared a list of issues (a very long...
View ArticleAre you stumped?
Leaders are fantastic problem-solvers. However, there may be situations that are so confusing that they defy the typical problem-solving strategies. What do you do when you’re faced with a thorny...
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Take control of your career
We’d like to welcome guest blogger Corey Fernandez, Humanergy’s newest Lead Coach and Trainer. He’s a seasoned facilitator and coach, as well as an avid outdoor enthusiast. Get to know more about him...
View ArticleHarnessing the hidden power of guilt
Are you one of those habitually guilty individuals who always worries you aren’t doing enough? Don’t feel too bad. It turns out that that little gnawing feeling in your gut may just make you a better...
View ArticleIt’s time to celebrate…Humanergy is 18!
Where it all began… The seeds of Humanergy’s beginnings were planted in 1987 and 1989, on two separate continents, as the organization’s founders began their respective careers. In 1987, John Barrett...
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SMART goals
We’d like to welcome guest blogger Spencer Westley, Humanergy’s former intern and current young professional. As professionals, we know that setting goals and pushing ourselves is a positive thing;...
View ArticleSlow down, for Pete’s sake!
Recently I found out I have a disease. It’s Hurry Sickness. That was abundantly clear when I read the title of this article, but could only skim it, since I was too busy to give it a thorough read at...
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