by Christi Barrett | Change
We’re confronted by the need to change on a daily basis. New organizational expectations require learning a new skill. External pressures mean that the team must shift their ways of working together. How do you help others quickly respond and make the necessary...
by Christi Barrett | Coaching, Leadership
My kids have an amazing collection of trophies, medals, ribbons and certificates. I agree with the concerns shared by Ashley Merrman, in “Losing is Good for You” at NewYorkTimes.com. She writes about the downside of the “everyone gets a trophy”...
by Christi Barrett | Leadership
This new kind of leader is all about the greater good. Yes, greater good, even in corporations. What does this new kind of leader believe and do? This new kind of leader recognizes that companies are made of people, and that the people matter most. This new kind of...
by Christi Barrett | Growth, Motivation
Last week, my daughter, Maggie, performed in the middle school band solo/ensemble competition. Having never experienced this type of event, I figured I’d be watching three young people perform pretty well, in spite of their extreme nervousness. That definitely...
by Christi Barrett | Communication
Humanergy spends a lot of time helping people ask powerful questions. We know that, in contrast with telling people what to do, questions can help people learn and grow. It’s not just asking more questions each day. Your motive for asking is extremely important,...