Navigating politics in the office
Today’s guest blogger is Jamal Yearwood, Albion College senior and Humanergy’s intern. The office isn’t the same institution as it was
The trouble with perspective
Today’s polarized political climate is disturbing to many. We’d like to think our organizations are more unified. We definitely want
Failure’s secret ingredient
Maya is a superstar. Smart and hard-working, she’s never met a challenge she couldn’t overcome. Over time, she’s developed not
Distracted much?
If you’ve seen the movie “Up,” you’ll understand why I joked with a coachee (I’ll call him Bob) recently about
Focus your wandering mind
At the beginning of Humanergy’s meetings, our mindfulness expert, Launda Wheatley, helps us focus. She takes us through a series
Manage in a world without order
I have given up on the idea that life will settle down and become predictable or calm. I don’t necessarily
What is stopping you?
In an effort to be the best performer and leader, we often expend a lot of time and energy seeking
Become more tolerant of ambiguity
People differ greatly in their tolerance for ambiguity, though it is uncommon for leaders to admit that they don’t like
Strategy and your brain
It might seem that when it comes to strategic thinking, the brain is your ally. Not always. Our brains aren’t
Change your body to change your mind
Most people are familiar with the idea of a mind/body connection. We typically think of this as being the power
