Intent vs. impact

Intent vs. impact

Nathan and Sasha are part of an innovation team, and the product launch is coming up. Nathan forgets to update Sasha on the marketing department’s strategies, and she has to rework the budget at the very last moment. Nathan apologizes for the lapse, saying,...
The interrupting cow

The 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 something like this: “Knock knock…” “Who’s there?”...
The end of an era

The end of an era

It is with great sadness that we mourn the death of the Humanergy kettle. Though it was only an inanimate object, this water boiler was a part of our lives every day of the organization’s existence. (Some of us visited it several times a day for the perfect cup...
Speak your truth

Speak your truth

I’m a talker by nature, and it’s been my habit to start talking without a clear plan about what I’m trying to say. This often gets me into trouble, especially when there is conflict. One focus for me is speaking MY truth. If I’m having a...
Your people-development mindset

Your 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 cultivate capabilities in your people, your mindset may...