Spring clean!

Spring clean!

My goal for this spring is to clean out my basement. (My youngest is 13. Why do I still have a toddler’s play kitchen?) Spring is also a golden opportunity to clear the decks of your leadership. Consider these questions. What is important to you? What are your...
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...
The wisdom of sleeping on a decision

The wisdom of sleeping on a decision

Being decisive is an important leadership skill. It’s also good leadership to make that big decision tomorrow, rather than right now. Not only will you avoid impulsive decisions, you’ll also get input from your unconscious mind. Martha Lagace interviewed...
Increase MQ

Increase MQ

You know the feeling. You’re on fire at work – moving from one priority to the next, and so in the groove that it doesn’t even feel taxing. You are in that mental state that is both energized and focused and your productivity is at its max. Susie...
Are you too nice?

Are you too nice?

I’m all for courtesy, kindness and generosity. But do you want to be thought of as nice? I can think of many reasons to avoid niceness as a label. Niceness can work against you. Studies about agreeableness show that people who are considered warm and nice are...