by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence
When a person is struggling with intense feelings at the office, it can be hard for others to know what to do. Strong emotions are in evidence everywhere, with varying frequency, even in organizations where the culture is more rational and restrained. The first...
by Tiffany Funk | Courage, Decision-making, Leadership, New Leaders
Welcome, Tiffany Funk, Humanergy’s Marketing & Materials Specialist and today’s blog author. You’ve worked hard, logged long hours at the office and have always gone the extra mile to get things done. You’ve shown that you’re...
by Christi Barrett | Coaching
If you supervise other people, you’ve probably also been a coach. Yes, you need to hold folks accountable. And you need to have separate conversations that are about growth and learning as a partner in their development. I heartily recommend the book, The...
by Christi Barrett | Leadership
This content was originally posted on May 3, 2010, but we couldn’t resist sharing it again. Nothing beats Mom when it comes to sage advice. That MBA degree is dandy, but the lessons learned can’t hold a candle to Mom’s (or Dad’s or Gram’s) wisdom. A recent poll...
by Christi Barrett | Leadership, Teamwork
Some organizational cultures embrace and even insist upon regular peer-to-peer feedback. In other companies, if you give a peer a suggestion, it may be perceived as odd or even “none of your business.” (It is your business, of course, if your success is dependent upon...
