by John Barrett | Motivation
“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 says Mario Andretti, one of the most...
by Christi Barrett | Productivity
Confession: I generally have a messy desk. Yet I feel increasingly drawn to tidying it up before I dig into work. (Yes, the photo on my post is my actual desk. And, no, I didn’t clean it before I snapped the picture.) Maybe that’s because I subconsciously...
by David Wheatley | Crisis, Leadership
Angela prided herself on her collaborative style with her direct reports. She actively coached folks to improve, encouraged them to make decisions autonomously whenever possible, and supported her people through tough times.That democratic style worked well, until the...
by Christi Barrett | Creativity, Performance
I just took one of those goofy quizzes on Facebook. This one was about the tidiness of my desk. Result? Clean up your act. That got me thinking (not cleaning). Does a tidy desk make you more productive? This article from the New York Times, which quoted a study...
by Christi Barrett | Communication, Meetings
The word “meeting” has a negative connotation for many people. However, getting people in the same space (virtual or physical) is a requirement for getting some of our important work done. Humanergy’s always been a champion of “walk and...
