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Who is a leader?
Humanergy believes that leadership isn't limited to people with a certain title or years of experience. We love Drew Dudley's Ted Talk on everyday leadership. He says that we've made "leader" a...
Employee Engagement: Must-Dos
Did you know that managers are responsible for 70% of the variance in employee engagement? The impact of that statistic cuts both ways. It means a good boss helps create a healthy, productive work...
Do your people have the TET trifecta?
"People with the right talent for their jobs, and long tenures in them, outperform colleagues dramatically - and their contributions skyrocket when they are also engaged." So says James Harder in...
Intense emotions at work
When a person is struggling with intense feelings at the office, it can be hard for others to know what to do. Strong emotions are in evidence everywhere, with varying frequency, even in...
We’re moving!
The coming year will see big changes for Humanergy. It's very energizing, and as we plan for entering our 21st year on March 1st, we are throwing out all the givens and sacred cows (carefully and...
A clean desk makes you more productive?
Confession: I generally have a messy desk. Yet I feel increasingly drawn to tidying it up before I dig into work. (Yes, the photo on my post is my actual desk. And, no, I didn't clean it before I...
Listening as a privilege
"I want to write about the great and powerful thing that listening is. And how we forget it. And how we don't listen to our children, or those we love. And least of all - which is so important, too...
Pacing with your team
Leaders need to stay ahead of their direct reports to inspire and motivate. The danger is that the leader may get so far ahead of people that they cannot relate to the daily reality, coach or...
Three ways to avoid groupthink
This week's guest blogger is Kiana Thomas, Humanergy's former intern and current young professional. Watching the movie 12 Angry Men, I realized how big a role groupthink plays in decision making,...
Moo: Leadership in the (literal) field
Daisy is a cow. She just got a new field. Daisy is excited and a little anxious about this new field. On the first day, Daisy’s anxiety caused her to stick pretty much to the middle of the field....
Stop blowing!
We are pleased to welcome guest blogger Spencer Westley, Humanergy's former intern and wellness writer. I was out for a morning run when I saw a deadly-looking, swamp-like waste on the side of the...
When “telling” isn’t the answer
"If you let a person talk long enough, you'll hear their true intentions. Listen twice, speak once." Tupac Shakur Motivational speeches get a lot of air time. Just check out Facebook and YouTube. As...
Relax on vacation AND back at work
I'm leaving in a week for a vacation. Exciting! And there's a lot to do before I leave. I've been working with focus to ensure that my time away is as stress-free as possible - and that I don't come...
Be confident, not arrogant
We'd like to welcome guest blogger Kiana Thomas, Humanergy's former intern and a recent graduate of Albion College. For me, feeling and acting in a confident manner doesn’t come naturally. I...
The real cost of task switching
I'm a closet multi-tasker. I secretly pride myself on being able to nimbly switch from one task to the next. In fact, I find it very unnerving to start a task and stick with it for a long period of...
Understanding change readiness
The pressure is mounting. ABC Hospitality has begun to recognize that it must change its environmental practices for two reasons. First, their customer base expects them to follow up their talk of...
Your legacy = your choices
Welcome to spring - a time of new life and growth and an opportunity for a fresh perspective on our daily habits and choices. It’s a timely reminder to find balance in my life after launching into...
The leader’s role in an unexpected crisis
Angela prided herself on her collaborative style with her direct reports. She actively coached folks to improve, encouraged them to make decisions autonomously whenever possible, and supported her...
Four fab tips for confident communication
We'd like to welcome guest blogger Kiana Thomas, currently Humanergy's intern and a student at Albion College. Communication is a part of our everyday lives, whether it be via email, text, a post on...
Too passionate?
Here at Humanergy, we are passionate about what we do - helping leaders, teams and organizations thrive. We'd even go so far as to say that passion at work is a prerequisite for great leadership,...
Welcome, Kiana!
Sometimes the right candidate comes along at a perfect time! Our spring 2019 intern is the amazing Kiana Thomas, a student at Albion College. Kiana brings a breadth of experience in marketing, with...