by Michelle VanderMeer | Decision-making, Decisiveness, Influence, Leadership
You have a position on an issue or a new idea that you believe is right for the organization. In spite of significant effort, the innovation isn’t gaining traction. In fact, there appears to be significant opposition. It can be tempting to throw in the towel,...
by Christi Barrett | Decision-making, Emotional Intelligence, Judgment, Leadership
I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty much always right. I may be able to put on a face of openness, but I am at heart a very opinionated person. Ask me about almost any subject, and I most likely will have a strong (and well-reasoned) opinion on it. The...
by Christi Barrett | Leadership
Many of you loved our blog on pisstivity – the degree to which you are fed up with the world. This week, we’re turning things around to talk about happiness, which is more in line with our generally sunny perspective. We’re big fans of happy leaders,...
by Christi Barrett | Leadership
Father’s Day is around the corner, and it’s only fitting that we pay a tribute to dads. (You may remember our leadership lessons from Mom in honor of Mother’s Day 2010.) Here are just a few of the lessons imparted by the way my dad has always loved...
by John Barrett | Leadership, Strategic
It isn’t unusual to hear that business people don’t like consultants. In fact, many of us here at Humanergy can recount consultant horror stories of our own. From the strategic planning consultant who seemed to want to sway everyone’s opinion, to the...
by John Barrett | Courage, Flexibility, Leadership
Most leaders say they adapt well to change and some even say they relish it. What can be maddening about the change process is that its basic nature is not something we are comfortable with. Some leaders want to believe that change can be a mechanical process if they...
