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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...
View ArticleToo passionate?
Here at Humanergy, we are passionate about what we do – helping leaders, teams and organizations thrive. We’d even go so far as to say that passion at work is a prerequisite for great leadership, team...
View ArticleOrganizational success: Remote working
The COVID-19 pandemic means that many workers are now remote. (And, lest we ignore the brutal reality, a great many others are not working at all.) Maintaining a shared focus on organizational/team...
View ArticleStaying hopeful
Hope can be hard to find (or keep) during challenging, unpredictable times. Understanding the components of hope helps us see and believe in the light at the end of the tunnel. Goals – Have a desired...
View ArticleEnding a year like 2020
It can be argued that 2020 was an exceptional year – bringing much uncertainty, chaos, concern and even grief. How does one mark the end such a year and begin anew in 2021? The host of the podcast...
View ArticleMake fear your friend
Economic uncertainty. Health concerns. Isolation. There are plenty of things to fear in the midst of a pandemic. How can fear hurt your leadership? Can fear be transformed into an amplifier for good?...
View ArticleBenefits of an internal book club
Have you ever wondered how to maintain an organizational focus on leadership development in between training sessions and coaching engagements? The popularity of book clubs has continued to gain steam...
View ArticleMake meetings matter
One key reason to have a meeting is to make a decision. And often this does not go well. You’ve been in a meeting like this. A group of smart people come together to discuss important topics, but...
View ArticleDelegate to the busy
“I can’t delegate anything! We’ve had staff cuts, and everyone is too busy already.” That’s a pretty frequent comment made by leaders. Is there no other option but doing it yourself? Actually,...
View ArticleWhat is your North Star?
Organizations can be prone to misalignment and loss of focus toward what really matters. This happens when people – even with the best of intentions – concentrate on differing objectives. It is hard...
View ArticleWhat is your impact?
We are believers in the power of leadership development. That’s our reason for getting out of bed in the morning. And we have also seen in our two-decades-plus of working with people that it’s...
View ArticleYou’re one of the ones that stayed on the job
The organization has gone through massive downsizing. Or there have been lots of resignations. Or vacant positions just have not been filled. What do you do when you’re facing huge overload and you’re...
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