Cloud gazing

Cloud gazing

Today’s blog is written by Humanergy’s newest addition – Michelle VanderMeer, executive coach and leadership development facilitator extraordinaire! In my family, we have a long standing tradition of lying on the ground, looking up at the sky and...
Whose monkey is it?

Whose monkey is it?

Bob, one of your direct reports, comes into your office, obviously stressed. “The client just found another glitch in the software. They’re threatening to cancel the work.” People come to you with problems on a daily basis. It might be tempting to...
Focus your wandering mind

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 of breathing and centering activities that clear our minds and prepare us to engage in the meeting with concentration and purpose. I...
Help people learn by experience

Help people learn by experience

Experience is a wonderful teacher. If you’ve ever tried to convince someone of something by using your gift of gab, you know what I mean. It’s hard to talk people into changing their minds. Once people have experienced something for themselves, they...
Become more tolerant of ambiguity

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 situations that are unclear. As leaders, they feel that they must be seen to roll with the punches, help people find clarity in uncertain...