Intense emotions at work

Intense emotions at work

When a person is struggling with intense feelings at the office, it can be hard for others to know what to do. Strong emotions are in evidence everywhere, with varying frequency, even in organizations where the culture is more rational and restrained. The first...
We’re moving!

We’re moving!

The coming year will see big changes for Humanergy. It’s very energizing, and as we plan for entering our 21st year on March 1st, we are throwing out all the givens and sacred cows (carefully and humanely of course). Some things won’t evolve. We’re...
A clean desk makes you more productive?

A clean desk makes you more productive?

Confession: I generally have a messy desk. Yet I feel increasingly drawn to tidying it up before I dig into work. (Yes, the photo on my post is my actual desk. And, no, I didn’t clean it before I snapped the picture.) Maybe that’s because I subconsciously...
When “telling” isn’t the answer

When “telling” isn’t the answer

“If you let a person talk long enough, you’ll hear their true intentions. Listen twice, speak once.” Tupac Shakur Motivational speeches get a lot of air time. Just check out Facebook and YouTube. As leaders, however, what really makes an impact is...