Help others work through conflict
They’re at it again. Bob and Stefan are arguing over a budget allocation. Last time it was the details of the team retreat. Janel, their boss, has tried telling them to work out their differences. She...
View ArticleFacing an ethical dilemma?
Leaders are often faced with tough decisions and must resolve ethical dilemmas. They think about the ends – what will be the possible result of each alternative? Hopefully, leaders also examine the...
View ArticleInfotainment as best practice?
Stan returned from a training, saying, “Wow, that trainer rocked. He told the best jokes!” Stan’s co-worker Jackie asked, “Did you learn a lot?” “Sure!” Stan replied. Two weeks later, the training...
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 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 ArticleStop saying you are sorry
Leaders have been encouraged to stop making excuses and simply apologize when they make mistakes. Good advice, but it isn’t enough to say you’re sorry. It really isn’t that hard to apologize. What is...
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 ArticleThe interrupting cow
This week’s blog post is authored by Abby Watters, one of our newest Humanergists. Do you remember the famous knock knock joke about the interrupting cow? If your memory fails you, it goes a little...
View ArticleMy new love
My husband isn’t worried, but I do have a new love in my life. My FitBit! I love that it gives me instant feedback on a few key metrics, like steps I’ve walked. It is an excellent example, as David...
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Good people in a bad system
We are pleased to welcome guest blogger Jim Coyle, CEO of Nexus Business Solutions. They are experts at helping small to mid-sized businesses implement practical solutions, utilizing the...
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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 ArticleStop ignoring conflict
Howard hates conflict. He prefers to ignore disagreements among his employees and hope they’ll either disappear or be resolved without his involvement. Howard isn’t alone. In 2012, Healthy Companies...
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When the best solution is the wrong one
We’d like to welcome guest blogger Jim Coyle, CEO of Nexus Business Solutions. Nexus Business Solutions helps small to mid-sized businesses implement practical solutions, utilizing the Entrepreneurial...
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Monkey insurance – let go of the vine
We’d like to welcome guest blogger Jim Coyle, CEO of Nexus Business Solutions. Nexus Business Solutions helps small to mid-sized businesses implement practical solutions, utilizing the Entrepreneurial...
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What’s your secret sauce?
We’d like to welcome guest blogger Jim Coyle, CEO of Nexus Business Solutions. Nexus Business Solutions helps small to mid-sized businesses implement practical solutions, utilizing the Entrepreneurial...
View ArticleDare to be ugly
Dorothy Parker said, “Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone.” In the United States, we tend to value beauty. We create pleasing buildings and beautiful workspaces. But it is often...
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Difficult relationships in the workplace
This week’s guest blogger is Spencer Westley, Humanergy’s former intern and current thriving young professional. Let’s face it; sometimes you don’t get along with your coworkers. That’s fine, but you...
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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;...
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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 ArticleStop ignoring conflict
Howard hates conflict. He prefers to ignore disagreements among his employees and hope they’ll either disappear or be resolved without his involvement. Howard isn’t alone. In 2012, Healthy Companies...
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