by Jim Marshall | Emotional Intelligence, Influence
If someone asks me, “What’s in it for me?” in a conversation, I tend to have a negative reaction. It sounds self-centered. It sounds quid pro quo. For as long as I’ve been around Humanergy, we’ve turned that question into a one-word tool: WIIFM. It’s pronounced...
by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence
Just stop worrying. Those are fighting words for someone who tends to be apprehensive or ruminate on the pitfalls ahead. It can’t be that easy, right? Simply telling yourself or someone else “just stop” is not a great approach. What are some...
by Spencer Westley | Emotional Intelligence
Today’s guest blogger is Spencer Westley, former Humanergy intern and current thriving young professional. As I go to work each day, I’m continually reminded that I am no longer in college. In college, I could wake up on the wrong side of the bed, throw on a...
by Christi Barrett | Teamwork
Unless you’re a lighthouse keeper (is that still an occupation?) or are currently castaway on a deserted island, you work with other people. Even if you’re an individual contributor (fancy talk for don’t have anyone reporting to you), you most likely...
by David Wheatley | Emotional Intelligence
While we’re not big on people categorization, sometimes great questions do emerge from these distinctions. I find that you can categorize people as inward-journey and outward-journey focused. Inward-journey people seek to understand themselves and others and...
