by Christi Barrett | Decision-making, Strategic
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 obstacles or unnecessary headaches. It seems like a minor...
by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence, Feedback
Everyone is capable of a whiny day. When circumstances feel overwhelming or hopeless, even a sunny person can lapse into whining. An employee with overall attitude of negativity is another thing altogether. The knee-jerk reaction might be to conclude that this...
by Christi Barrett | Choice, Goals
Kathy Roche-Wallace – ultra endurance athlete, mom, wife, grandmother and amazing person – said something profound recently. (She makes a habit of that.) Kathy said, “You nourish what you value.” That got me thinking. What do I really value?...
by Christi Barrett | Communication
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 comprehension or deepen confusion. In the office there’s always...
by Christi Barrett | Decision-making, Judgment
Today’s polarized political climate is disturbing to many. We’d like to think our organizations are more unified. We definitely want more civility at work, even when opinions on issues differ. How do you as a leader set a tone that both honors disagreeing...
