Succeeding in a complex world

Succeeding in a complex world

I’m reading Team of Teams by General Stanley McChrystal, Tantum Collins, David Silverman and Chris Fussell. In the introduction, General McChrystal talks about the military leaders who were part of the Joint Special Operations Task Force. He says they had an...
Claim time for you

Claim time for you

If you’re like me, it can be hard to reign in a busy schedule and make time for personal needs. I have fewer problems balancing work, family and friends, but when it comes to space for exercise and relaxation, it’s harder. I’m good at putting others...
Humanergy’s hiring!

Humanergy’s hiring!

Humanergy, a leadership development company in Marshall, MI is excited to find a couple great people to join the administrative part of our team. While we’re thinking two part-timers; with the right skillset we’d consider a single, full-time hire. Our desired...
Step back to see clearly

Step back to see clearly

I’ve heard a lot about the benefits of keeping a journal – for stress relief, to capture learning and even to boost the immune system. Therefore, the HBR article about the advantages of journaling for leaders was not a complete surprise. I must admit to an...
Email best practices after 20 years

Email best practices after 20 years

I’m old enough to remember life without email. Believe it or not, when you needed to know something, you picked up the phone. And if they weren’t there, you left a message, often with a real live person. It wasn’t uncommon to skip the phone and...