What’s going right?

What’s going right?

Milestones like birthdays, anniversaries or new years can prompt an assessment of your job, relationships or life in general. Too often, these forays into self-examination are nothing more than an exhaustive list of what’s wrong with our minds, bodies and...
Expand your perspective

Expand your perspective

David Wheatley started his professional career as a member Scotland Yard (British police force). His story is a brilliant illustration of how our current circumstances and culture result in a perspective. This perspective – the way we view the world – is...
What are you reading?

What are you reading?

We are often asked to recommend books that address a particular leadership challenge. While reading books certainly doesn’t guarantee behavior change, many people report that they are inspired and guided by what they learn in books. Here are several of our favorites,...
Focus your wandering mind

Focus your wandering mind

At the beginning of Humanergy’s meetings, our mindfulness expert, Launda Wheatley, helps us focus. She takes us through a series of breathing and centering activities that clear our minds and prepare us to engage in the meeting with concentration and purpose. I...
How to really help

How to really help

When a coworker comes to you for help with a problem, you’re probably like me. In your quest to be helpful, you give her some advice. Or you share your brilliant process for solving problems. While your aim is to be helpful, you really aren’t maximizing...
Lead like a band competition judge

Lead like a band competition judge

Last week, my daughter, Maggie, performed in the middle school band solo/ensemble competition. Having never experienced this type of event, I figured I’d be watching three young people perform pretty well, in spite of their extreme nervousness. That definitely...