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Beating yourself up doesn’t help
Mistakes happen, and I can be pretty hard on myself when I goof up. I'm my own worst critic, and I used to assume that this was somehow noble. After all, being compassionate with myself when I...
When the best solution is the wrong one
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...
A to-do is a promise
In today's oh-so-busy society, an overflowing to-do list is commonplace and even worthy of boasting. The frequent reply to "How are you?" is "Busy!" It seems like there are always more things to add...
Management vs. Leadership
It's a question that we're often asked; what is the difference between managing and leading? Below is a list of characteristics and responsibilities that we think of for both managers and leaders. I...
Take control of your career
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...
Think like a beginner
We'd like to welcome guest blogger Tiffany Funk, Humanergy's Marketing and Materials Specialist. Thinking like a beginner may sound counterintuitive in today's competitive marketplace. Who doesn't...
Recruiting this generation’s up and coming talent
Today's guest blogger is Jamal Yearwood, a 2017 graduate of Albion College and Humanergy's intern. The amount of talent coming out of colleges has been increasing each year as the number of...
Are you stumped?
Leaders are fantastic problem-solvers. However, there may be situations that are so confusing that they defy the typical problem-solving strategies. What do you do when you're faced with a thorny...
Navigating politics in the office
Today's guest blogger is Jamal Yearwood, Albion College senior and Humanergy's intern. The office isn't the same institution as it was thirty years ago. Workers have transitioned from typewriters...
Choose a personal board of directors
We'd like to welcome guest blogger Tiffany Funk, Humanergy's Marketing and Materials Specialist. Having a mentor used to be a golden ticket for a successful career. Now, it's considered outdated as...
Stop ignoring conflict
Howard hates conflict. He prefers to ignore disagreements among his employees and hope they'll either disappear or be resolved without his involvement. Howard isn't alone. In 2012, Healthy Companies...
Team terrificness
Some people think of teamwork as being overly difficult and fraught with conflict and inefficiency. This may sometimes be true, and yet we persist in making teams work better. It's because we...
Ouch! Getting the most from negative feedback
I was about 14, in my first "real" (not de-tassling corn or babysitting) job. I worked at a family-owned fast-food restaurant. Though I was a hard worker, I was also prone to distraction when my...
Choose wisely
Today's guest blogger is Tiffany Funk, Humanergy's Marketing and Materials Specialist. During a recent conversation with a good friend and former co-worker, she shared a list of issues (a very long...
The problem with problems
Today's leaders are problem-solvers. Issues can take a toll when the quandaries pile up or have serious implications. What's an overwhelmed leader to do? Rethink problems as issues to resolve, not...
Need to call the “whaaa-ambulance?”
Everyone is capable of a whiny day. When circumstances feel overwhelming or hopeless, even a sunny person can lapse into whining. An employee with overall attitude of negativity is another thing...
What is really important?
Kathy Roche-Wallace - ultra endurance athlete, mom, wife, grandmother and amazing person - said something profound recently. (She makes a habit of that.) Kathy said, "You nourish what you value."...
Word choice and why it matters
Today's guess blogger is Jamal Yearwood, Albion College senior and Humanergy intern. Anyone who has found themselves lost in a molecular biology class can agree. The words we use either build...
The trouble with perspective
Today's polarized political climate is disturbing to many. We'd like to think our organizations are more unified. We definitely want more civility at work, even when opinions on issues differ. How...
Are you bold?
"Freedom lies in being bold," said Robert Frost, and much can be said for the bold leader stepping up during trying times. Yet there are stunning examples of leadership boldness gone bad as well,...
We’re looking for a part-time detail-wrangler
Humanergy, a leadership development company in Marshall, MI is seeking an organized, detail-loving person to join the administrative part of our team. We are looking for someone who can give about...