Humanergy’s 15!
Humanergy was founded on March 1, 2000 and we celebrated its 15th birthday with cake, gifts and fun. (Ask John and David about their bobbleheads!) What a milestone, especially if you consider that 80%...
View ArticleYour people-development mindset
John Maxwell’s 4th level (of 5) of leadership is People Development. He and many other experts believe that great leaders invest a lot of time and energy helping others grow. If you’re struggling to...
View ArticleDoes your team need to re-form?
Sofia didn’t recognize what was going on until Jason joined the team. The group had been chugging along, producing great work with few problems. Jason was the first new team member in a couple of...
View ArticleTrue alignment
I’m in the early planning stages for an event for a nonprofit organization. This process has reacquainted me with the need to work hard to get all parties aligned on a project before moving forward....
View ArticleEverything is NOT important
Most leaders I know have lost sleep because they are preoccupied with work. They’ve felt pulled in multiple directions at once. They often don’t feel like there is enough time in the day to do what...
View ArticleBoost team wellness
Humanergy is composed of some focused, competitive folks. For many years we’ve been having a lot of fun as we combine wellness with healthy competition. Our most recent initiative divided us into two...
View ArticleMaking cross-functional magic
“Marketing is a pain in my butt,” laments operations director Stephan on a regular basis. Such cross-functional bashing is, unfortunately, not uncommon. One HBR author has stated that 75% of all...
View ArticleNoise reduction
Beginning on Independence Day, I’ve taken steps to reduce the noise in my life. Not the actual airwaves kind of noise, but the distracting and time-sucking digital overload. Maybe you’ll find these two...
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The blessings of a good mistake
We are pleased to welcome back guest blogger Jim Coyle, CEO of Nexus Business Solutions. This was originally posted on his “From the Chief Advisor’s Desk” blog. Nexus Business Solutions helps small to...
View ArticleOnboarding 101
My son, Ryan, started a new job some time ago. He started with the usual cursory training. Then his coworkers took him aside and said, “Here’s what I wish I had known my first week.” They clued him...
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Live intentionally
We are pleased to welcome back guest blogger Jim Coyle, CEO of Nexus Business Solutions. This was originally posted on his “From the Chief Advisor’s Desk” blog. Nexus Business Solutions helps small to...
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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 ArticleThe problem with problems
Today’s leaders are problem-solvers. Issues can take a toll when the quandaries pile up or have serious implications. What’s an overwhelmed leader to do? Rethink problems as issues to resolve, not...
View ArticleBeating yourself up doesn’t help
Mistakes happen, and I can be pretty hard on myself when I goof up. I’m my own worst critic, and I used to assume that this was somehow noble. After all, being compassionate with myself when I misstep...
View ArticleBe like Mrs. Knote
Mrs. Knote, who stood about 4 feet 10 inches (6 feet if you included her beehive hairdo), was my fourth grade teacher. Her short stature did not equate with the force of nature that was Mrs. Knote....
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Making the most of your one-on-one
Today’s guest blogger is Spencer Westley, former Humanergy intern and current thriving young professional. A one-on-one – or a 1:1 if you’re trying to stay hip with the kids – is exactly what it sounds...
View ArticleGoals are great, and…
One of the best and most satisfying aspects of our work at Humanergy is when a person reflects on what they’ve learned in their leadership journey. A recent coaching client remarked, “You know, I’ve...
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Independence in leadership
Today’s blogger is Humanergy’s Business Development and Marketing Manager, Tiffany Funk. If you’re wondering how to distinguish yourself as a leader within your organization, let your independence...
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Don’t mix coaching and accountability
Today’s blogger is John Barrett, Principal and co-founder of Humanergy. Sue is preparing for her monthly meeting with Sam, one of her direct reports. She has some concerns about his attention to detail...
View ArticleConquer collaboration
Collaboration – working with others to get something done – is a desirable, productive action. The meeting of multiple minds usually means a better outcome than could be achieved alone. Because of this...
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