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Subterranean conflict
Luis had finally had it. After months of feeling under attack by Josie, he called in sick for the third time that month. Feeling exhausted and drained, he began to compose his letter of resignation....
Are your meetings intense?
Think of the last meeting you attended. Was it a snooze-fest, or was there keen interest? Excitement, perhaps? Patrick Lencioni says that meetings should be intense, or they shouldn't be happening...
Tidy desk = better results?
I just took one of those goofy quizzes on Facebook. This one was about the tidiness of my desk. Result? Clean up your act. That got me thinking (not cleaning). Does a tidy desk make you more...
Do unto yourself
When I tell a friend or colleague that I'll do something, I make sure to do it. I take my commitments to others seriously, and when I fall short, I take action to ensure that it won't happen again....
Procrastination problem?
Yesterday I finally did something that I'd had on my "to-do list" for a long time. (That's in quotes, because it isn't so much of a to-do list as it is a "maybe-I-will-do-it-someday list.") It felt...
Daily choice
"For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: 'If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?' And whenever the answer...
Who are your peeps?
Who you choose to spend time with speaks volumes. Do you choose to associate with people who love you? What about people who don't - people who are not your biggest fans? When it comes right down to...
What is clear communication?
High-quality learning facilitation and competence are a necessary precondition for enhancement of the ongoing development and implementation process. What? We love and often give this advice: Make...
My 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...
Happy team, happy life?
Unless you're a lighthouse keeper (is that still an occupation?) or are currently castaway on a deserted island, you work with other people. Even if you're an individual contributor (fancy talk for...
A longer view
When you're in the midst of turmoil, it can be hard to remain calm and difficult to see progress. Abundant examples of this happened when David and Launda Wheatley sailed across the Atlantic with...
Power of walk and talk
The word "meeting" has a negative connotation for many people. However, getting people in the same space (virtual or physical) is a requirement for getting some of our important work done....
This too shall pass
David and Launda Wheatley spent roughly two months training and then crossing the Atlantic with two friends on a 39-foot sailboat. See more about this amazing adventure on their blog. Among the many...
My old friend
Today's post is written by Abby Watters, Humanergy's Logistics Associate. Stress is something we all have to navigate at one time or another. Whether it’s work-related or just life getting in the...
Everything is leadership
It turns out leaders can learn a lot from archers, archerists or whatever the correct term is for persons who do archery. The phrase, "everything is aiming," was quoted in Jono Hey's most recent...
Cloud gazing
Today's blog is written by Humanergy's newest addition - Michelle VanderMeer, executive coach and leadership development facilitator extraordinaire! In my family, we have a long standing tradition...
Moving teams to great performance
It's all too easy for teams to settle for good performance. Over time, leaders and team members begin to adjust their expectations, aligning with what's being achieved now. But how do you move a...
What’s your achilles heel?
David Wheatley shared an insight at a recent training that really hit home. He said that the key to engaging with others is direct, honest and respectful communication. Often we're good at two of...
You’ll never be done
I just read a short article about the importance of taking time at the end of the day to contemplate, pray or otherwise spiritually focus. The piece inferred that you do this when you have...
A good good-bye
Leaving one company for another is a transition that must be handled carefully. Some of the most successful departures we've witnessed have had these characteristics: Communicated as early as...
Do nothing
Once again, our friends at Brains on Fire have given us a well-needed kick in the pants. This post has inspired me to get off the frenzied, always-be-productive treadmill that has been my life. When...