by Christi Barrett | About Humanergy
Humanergy has published its first e-book – a collection of 100 of our blogs. Now available at Amazon for Kindle, it will also be produced as an ePub for Nook, Sony and iBooks. Give yourself the gift of practical leadership tips, or share with a friend or...
by Christi Barrett | Communication
I had a conversation recently that was confusing. The topic was intense, and I had anticipated that the other person (let’s call him James) might have some strong feelings. When we sat down together, he said the right words. If you read a transcript after the...
by Christi Barrett | About Humanergy
No flowery speech. Just our sincere thanks for being supporters of Humanergy, for doing your part to make the world better and for igniting leadership in yourself and others. Spread your appreciation liberally this week, and have a Happy Thanksgiving! ...
by Christi Barrett | Conflict
When I am facing a tough conversation, I prepare. I think about what I want to accomplish, my key points and rationale for the position. Though I do try to anticipate the other person’s likely reaction, I appreciate Mary Jo Asmus’ reminder to focus on the...
by Christi Barrett | Communication, Courage
Speaking your mind when the stakes are high is difficult for many people, especially when your opinion isn’t shared by others. However, the consequences of decisions can be deadly, as NASA discovered in 1986, when they launched the Challenger shuttle in spite of...