I hate to tell you this, but…

I hate to tell you this, but…

Susan believed that allowing her team to work flexible hours was good for the company and helped people balance work and life. When corporate decreed that employees had to work a more set schedule, Susan struggled with supporting her people and falling in line with...
Word choice and why it matters

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 comprehension or deepen confusion. In the office there’s always...
Low tech brainstorming

Low tech brainstorming

Crowd-sourcing, mind-mapping and apps can be valuable tools when you need to tap the wisdom of many minds. The fine folks at Brains on Fire remind us that we don’t need technology to build upon one another’s ideas. This tech-savvy organization keeps it...
No opinion

No opinion

I hardly ever have no opinion or am wishy-washy about an issue. (I did the “What’s your superpower?” assessment, and it was no surprise that mine was decisiveness.) That is why this article by Steve McKee resonated. It’s a message I really need...
Get out there

Get out there

You’ve heard that it’s important for leaders to get out of their offices. That can be tough, given the deadlines and pressures you’re facing. Plus, walking around isn’t just to be seen; you need to find authentic and meaningful ways to connect...
You’re not you when…

You’re not you when…

I love those Snickers commercials that feature the byline, “You’re not you when you’re hungry.” This relates to a discussion at a recent Humanergy meeting about how people deal with difficult or stressful situations. Because we’re human,...