by Christi Barrett | Choice
I might believe that a penny saved is a penny earned, however I’m not immune to impulsive, mood-boosting shopping. I was surprised by a recent article on the power of gratitude to increase willpower. Like me, you’re thinking, “What does gratitude...
by Christi Barrett | Motivation
It’s not a plant, gift basket or commemorative plaque. The best gift you can give your employees this year is to help them make progress in their work. You might have thought that the key to motivating people is a heartfelt and specific “thank you.”...
by Christi Barrett | Wellness
Much is written about how to start the day. Eat a good breakfast, exercise, revise your to-do list, etc. How you end the day is just as important, if not more so. A good night’s sleep is essential for you to operate at your best. In fact, Margaret Heffernan...
by Christi Barrett | About Humanergy, Emotional Intelligence, Values
You saw this one coming, didn’t you? We couldn’t resist the urge to pause and express thanks to you, our associates, friends, customers and partners in this grand adventure. We are big believers in spreading good things, like thankfulness, around. (Some of...
by Christi Barrett | Organizational Climate
“Thanks.” “That was excellent work.” “I really liked it when you….” We don’t say these words often enough. Maybe it’s the overdrive mode that most organizations are in these days. What we’re missing by not...