by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence, Judgment
Yes, the Christmas carol wishes you “tidings of comfort and joy.” But in leadership, seldom do those two emotional states correlate. That’s because leadership requires that you continually function outside of your comfort zone. In fact, leaders must...
by Christi Barrett | Conflict, Emotional Intelligence
My boss never gives me a straight answer. How can I supervise someone who doesn’t want to work hard? I shouldn’t have to do my peer’s job for him. Are simmering frustrations affecting your performance? How we handle irritations (or not), contributes...
by Christi Barrett | About Humanergy, Emotional Intelligence, Values
You saw this one coming, didn’t you? We couldn’t resist the urge to pause and express thanks to you, our associates, friends, customers and partners in this grand adventure. We are big believers in spreading good things, like thankfulness, around. (Some of...
by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Motivation
You show up every day and work diligently. You strive to exceed expectations. But are you a passionate leader? Passionate leaders love their work and it shows in their attitudes and actions. How do you recognize and develop your leadership gusto? Passionate leaders:...
by Christi Barrett | Change, Courage, Emotional Intelligence, Judgment, Leadership, Work/Life Balance
In an age of unemployment and downsizing, many people are thanking their lucky stars that they have a job at all, even if it’s more busy and stressful than ever. Few people have the luxury of wondering, Is this job helping me to fulfill my purpose in life? The...
by Christi Barrett | Courage, Emotional Intelligence
Lena’s former boss was a tyrant who bullied his direct reports and rarely expressed any appreciation for their contributions. Although she left that job years ago, Lena still feels anger whenever she thinks of how he treated her. Is this something that she...
