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Four steps to employee engagement
More than half of the people who leave their jobs do so because of their boss, according to the smart people at Gallup. Sure, employee engagement (emotional commitment to the organization and its...
Lead your leader: Managing up
Bosses come in all shapes, sizes and types. Knowing how to manage up, influence and collaborate with Boss A does not guarantee you'll get good results with Boss B. Yet there are some general...
The art of being direct
We'd like to welcome guest blogger Spencer Westley, Humanergy's former intern and current young professional. I, along with many other people, struggle in the art of being direct. Let’s face it, no...
You need to let go
If you're human, you've probably experienced the pain of letting go. It can be difficult to step away from something that you think you really want, even if isn't serving you well. That...
Warm Winter Greetings
At this gentle season, may you find time to enjoy life's simple pleasures and the beauty of each quiet moment. Wishing you the joy of family, the gift of friends and the best of everything in 2019!...
Keep learning: Suggested reading on change
Anytime is a wonderful time to curl up with a good book. Looking to increase your fluency with change? Here are some suggested readings on various aspects of navigating transitions. Personal Change...
Solving complex problems
It's been said that for every problem, there is a solution. Yet, when complicated issues arise, it can be all too easy to freeze, at least temporarily. Because most work processes are complex,...
Conquer collaboration
Collaboration - working with others to get something done - is a desirable, productive action. The meeting of multiple minds usually means a better outcome than could be achieved alone. Because of...
Don’t mix coaching and accountability
Today's blogger is John Barrett, Principal and co-founder of Humanergy. Sue is preparing for her monthly meeting with Sam, one of her direct reports. She has some concerns about his attention to...
Invest in listening, even when busy
Today's blogger is Corey Fernandez, a Lead Coach and Trainer at Humanergy. Have you ever considered this question? What if my problem of getting people to listen is related to me not listening to...
Email tone
We'd like to welcome guest blogger Spencer Westley, former Humanergy intern and current young professional. How many of you are knee-deep in emails day in and day out? Rhetorical question - ALL of...
Need an enthusiasm boost?
A new school year has begun in the USA, and we'll soon be raking leaves and enjoying the crisp autumn weather. There's something about September that seems like a new beginning, and I have been...
SMART goals
We'd like to welcome guest blogger Spencer Westley, Humanergy's former intern and current young professional. As professionals, we know that setting goals and pushing ourselves is a positive thing;...
Three charts method
Leaders often struggle to think strategically about the future leadership structure of the organization. They find it overwhelming to create a game plan that will set the organization up for...
Stop worrying
Just stop worrying. Those are fighting words for someone who tends to be apprehensive or ruminate on the pitfalls ahead. It can't be that easy, right? Simply telling yourself or someone else "just...
Independence in leadership
Today's blogger is Humanergy's Business Development and Marketing Manager, Tiffany Funk. If you’re wondering how to distinguish yourself as a leader within your organization, let your independence...
Need a poker face?
You almost never have to wonder what I'm thinking or feeling. It's practically written all over my face. I've worked at keeping my expression neutral when emotions run high, with mixed results at...
Goals are great, and…
One of the best and most satisfying aspects of our work at Humanergy is when a person reflects on what they've learned in their leadership journey. A recent coaching client remarked, "You know, I've...
Sometimes a frog is not a frog
You may have heard the phrase, "eat the frog first." We blogged about it years ago. Essentially, the advice is to tackle the big, difficult, unappetizing or complicated project first, before you...
Communicating with a bad listener
Few things are more frustrating than speaking with someone who isn't listening. Distracted by their phone a noisy room or busy mind, bad listeners seem to be multiplying in modern society. What's a...
Difficult relationships in the workplace
This week's guest blogger is Spencer Westley, Humanergy's former intern and current thriving young professional. Let's face it; sometimes you don't get along with your coworkers. That's fine, but...