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Quick succession planning
Today's blogger is David Wheatley, principal and co-founder of Humanergy. I work with many leaders who get stressed about the idea of a succession plan. Too often they invest large amounts of time...
Dare to be ugly
Dorothy Parker said, "Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone." In the United States, we tend to value beauty. We create pleasing buildings and beautiful workspaces. But it is...
Making the most of your one-on-one
Today's guest blogger is Spencer Westley, former Humanergy intern and current thriving young professional. A one-on-one - or a 1:1 if you're trying to stay hip with the kids - is exactly what it...
The right conversations
You are a dedicated supervisor, and you take the time to engage in conversation with your people on a regular basis. Great job! Yet you may not be having the right kind of discussions - the ones...
“I didn’t hire you to conform”
We'd like to welcome guest blogger Spencer Westley, Humanergy's former intern and current young professional. I am very picky about my jeans...some might say too picky, if we're being honest. They...
It’s time to celebrate…Humanergy is 18!
Where it all began... The seeds of Humanergy’s beginnings were planted in 1987 and 1989, on two separate continents, as the organization’s founders began their respective careers. In 1987, John...
Paddlers or passengers?
When most people hear the word engagement, they picture a young couple who just made a commitment. They love and trust each other and promise to help make each other the best version of themselves....
Questions as a super power
Tom is a new supervisor who wants to do the right thing for his direct reports. When he began his leadership journey, he thought his job was to have or find the right answers. He's beginning to...
What’s your secret sauce?
We'd like to welcome guest blogger Jim Coyle, CEO of Nexus Business Solutions. Nexus Business Solutions helps small to mid-sized businesses implement practical solutions, utilizing the...
Leave it at the door
Today's guest blogger is Spencer Westley, former Humanergy intern and current thriving young professional. As I go to work each day, I’m continually reminded that I am no longer in college. In...
Time’s great disappearing act
Today's blogger is Tiffany Funk, Humanergy's Marketing Manager. Time. Where does it go? Do you ever walk into the office thinking about how much you need to get done and the long day that lies...
5 steps to habit formation
Thinking about your resolutions for 2018? What new habits do you want to develop? Alternatively, what do you wish you could stop doing? How do you create a game plan and keep those resolutions? My...
Prep for a tough conversation
Seth and Sami consistently butt heads over how to move their work forward. Sami knows they need to talk, and that the conversation will be emotional and contentious. This discussion needs to happen,...
I hate to tell you this, but…
Susan believed that allowing her team to work flexible hours was good for the company and helped people balance work and life. When corporate decreed that employees had to work a more set schedule,...
Be like Mrs. Knote
Mrs. Knote, who stood about 4 feet 10 inches (6 feet if you included her beehive hairdo), was my fourth grade teacher. Her short stature did not equate with the force of nature that was Mrs. Knote....
Conflict aversion?
Some team members hate conflict. Instead of openly airing the issues, conflict-averse people often go to their best friend on the team and complain about other team members. They say things like, "I...
Monkey insurance – let go of the vine
We'd like to welcome guest blogger Jim Coyle, CEO of Nexus Business Solutions. Nexus Business Solutions helps small to mid-sized businesses implement practical solutions, utilizing the...
Group decisions: agreement, commitment or both?
We'd like to welcome guest blogger Corey Fernandez, Humanergy's newest Lead Coach and Trainer. He's a seasoned facilitator and coach, as well as an avid outdoor enthusiast. Get to know more about...
Harnessing the hidden power of guilt
Are you one of those habitually guilty individuals who always worries you aren't doing enough? Don't feel too bad. It turns out that that little gnawing feeling in your gut may just make you a...
Choose your big rocks
The classic Stephen Covey story goes like this: In the middle of a seminar on time management, recalls Covey in his book First Things First, the lecturer said, "Okay, it's time for a quiz." Reaching...
Do you run your business like you run your meetings?
Few people find meetings to be the best part of their day. Why? The litany of complaints include a poor or nonexistent agenda, lack of clarity about the purpose of the meeting, extraneous content...