by Christi Barrett | Diversity, Feedback
You may have heard this before. Or you may have wondered, “Is this really true, or is this person operating on bias?” Getting tough feedback is challenging. It can be more so if you fall into the trap of assuming bias. Are people who give feedback biased?...
by Christi Barrett | Development
We are believers in the power of leadership development. That’s our reason for getting out of bed in the morning. And we have also seen in our two-decades-plus of working with people that it’s important for all growth to have a WHY. What we mean by that...
by Christi Barrett | Learning
Humanergists recently did a “live 360” at a team meeting. Basically, we met for 2-minute one-on-one sessions to give each other feedback about our strengths and opportunities. For teams with high trust and good relationships, this process works well when...
by Christi Barrett | Coaching
Making the decision to invest in a CEO’s development can be tricky. When resources are scarce or performance is generally fair to good, it can be tempting to settle for the status quo. Unfortunately, that decision can bring dire consequences. Stagnation. In the...
by Christi Barrett | Coaching, Leadership
My kids have an amazing collection of trophies, medals, ribbons and certificates. I agree with the concerns shared by Ashley Merrman, in “Losing is Good for You” at NewYorkTimes.com. She writes about the downside of the “everyone gets a trophy”...
