by Christi Barrett | Leadership
When we’re recruiting new employees, it’s tempting to paint a rosy picture. We want to impress these candidates, especially if we think they possess the skills we desperately need. One of Humanergy’s clients recently noted, “The typical...
by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence, Performance, Wellness
I used to be a prolific worrier. Until my mid-thirties, my worries ranged from anxiety about my unreliable car to whether the world was going to implode. As with many people, middle-of-the-night worrying interrupted my sleep, when a cornucopia of real or perceived...
by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence, Values
Adopting an abundance mentality has been a popular topic lately, purported to cure procrastination and ensure personal growth, among other benefits. Recognizing abundance means that you view the world as full of opportunities, second chances and plenty of...
by Christi Barrett | Leadership, Organizational Climate, Performance
Is there an employee in your organization who is dragging everyone down? There may be several. These are the employees who appear to be busy but don’t consistently produce good results. (Forget about great.) They have ready-made excuses for why they fall short,...
by Christi Barrett | Change, Coaching, Leadership
There are mentors, and then there are people who step up in a more intentional way to make a profound, lasting impact on our lives. Lou is one of those people for me. I was a 22-year old graduate student working full-time in student services. I was green (not in an...
