by Christi Barrett | Judgment, Work/Life Balance
Today’s guest blogger is Jamal Yearwood, Albion College senior and Humanergy’s intern.The office isn’t the same institution as it was thirty years ago. Workers have transitioned from typewriters and telephones to computers and Skype meetings....
by Christi Barrett | Decision-making, Judgment
Today’s polarized political climate is disturbing to many. We’d like to think our organizations are more unified. We definitely want more civility at work, even when opinions on issues differ. How do you as a leader set a tone that both honors disagreeing...
by Christi Barrett | Coaching, Judgment
Maya is a superstar. Smart and hard-working, she’s never met a challenge she couldn’t overcome. Over time, she’s developed not only a can-do attitude; she’s pretty sure she can handle anything the organization throws at her.Confidence borne out...
by Christi Barrett | Judgment, Priorities
If you’ve seen the movie “Up,” you’ll understand why I joked with a coachee (I’ll call him Bob) recently about being distracted by squirrels. Like many leaders, Bob looks around the organization and sees many opportunities and problems...
by Christi Barrett | Growth, Judgment, Success, Wellness
At the beginning of Humanergy’s meetings, our mindfulness expert, Launda Wheatley, helps us focus. She takes us through a series of breathing and centering activities that clear our minds and prepare us to engage in the meeting with concentration and purpose.I...
by Christi Barrett | Change, Judgment, Strategic
I have given up on the idea that life will settle down and become predictable or calm. I don’t necessarily enjoy the constant change and hectic pace, but I’m trying to learn coping strategies.That’s why Andrew Zolli’s interview on Public Radio...
