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3 strategies to get the most out of time
Now more than ever, the need to spend time wisely really matters. For that reason, it is important to use proven and practical strategies for managing time and making the most of every minute. One...
Four ways to create superior meetings
Do you look forward to meetings? (Yes, we know you just spit up your coffee when you read that.) Most people find meetings to be overly long, boring, repetitive and lacking concrete outcomes. Given...
When purging is a very good thing
Let's be clear we are talking about stuff - paper, gadgets, broken equipment and the like. As Humanergy has transitioned from a large office (equivalent to 3-bedroom home with full basement, plus...
3 Ways to Show Appreciation at Work
Janet is grateful for the fine Board presentation her direct report, Joe, created. She hasn't shared that with Joe yet, but plans to when his review comes up next month. Joe feels great that he was...
What Great Teams Do Great: Choice spaces
Susanna is a firefighter and willingly rushes into dangerous situations with her teammates to save others. Asim is a nurse, working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. These examples of...
Organizational success: Remote working
The COVID-19 pandemic means that many workers are now remote. (And, lest we ignore the brutal reality, a great many others are not working at all.) Maintaining a shared focus on organizational/team...
Progress in crisis: Take a longer view
Originally posted after David and Launda Wheatley's transatlantic adventure in 2015, this blog offers practical insight on measuring progress in the midst of chaos. It has been edited slightly since...
Lead yourself first
It is true all the time, and certainly valid in a crisis. Great leaders manage themselves first, before they worry about aligning with others. Practical ways to lead yourself offered by Marlene...
Staying on the high road
Challenging times bring out both the very best of our human qualities - and, unfortunately, sometimes the worst. COVID-19 examples abound, from people checking in on vulnerable neighbors to those...
Breathing for stress reduction
This was originally posted on Humanergy's leadership blog on July 18, 2012. We felt this post on reducing stress through the breath would be especially helpful in view of the current crisis. If you...
CIMA: Calibrate your thinking in crisis
Leaders need to model a calm demeanor, decisiveness and nimble change management, especially when times are hard. When there is chaos or crisis, finding balance and expending energy on the RIGHT...
Finding the right mindset in crisis
The reality of a global pandemic is upon us, and individuals, teams and organizations are facing major change, disruption and uncertainty. This crisis presents unprecedented challenges because of...
Assume positive intent
Do you find yourself getting defensive when you receive feedback? Or are you apt to assume a person is going to be critical, even when they do not have that intent? This video shares a simple...
Humanergy is 20!
Once upon a time, an Aussie and a Brit found their purpose through helping people be the best leaders possible. John Barrett (from Australia) and David Wheatley (from England) worked together the...
Teaching people to care
Jim Coyle of Nexus knows a lot about business, entrepreneurship, systems and much more. He also just "gets" people. He once commented that establishing core values is one of the most critical things...
Leading in a toxic culture
Can you be a leader of character and competence in a power-based, undermining or bullying culture where you don't reap what you sow? This is an environment in which the world REALLY needs a new kind...
Is your team too comfortable?
Most leaders would be thrilled to say that their team members feel safe and comfortable enough to have tough conversations and take risks together. That sort of psychological safety can have a dark...
When success is the only option
Who doesn't want to succeed? Duh. No one. And there are times when our backs are truly up against the wall, and we recognize that for the organization to exist, failure is not an option. What do you...
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What really motivates?
"Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek." So...
Change is hard – just ask monkeys
Five monkeys are in a cage with a bunch of bananas hanging from the roof. When a step ladder is placed under the bananas, one of the monkeys starts to climb it. Whenever a monkey climbs the ladder,...