by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence
I thought I was pretty immune to secondhand stress. Then came the coronavirus and massive change, economic pressure and working remotely. A Management Tip of the Day from Harvard Business Review reminded me that no (wo)man is an island when it comes to picking up...
by Christi Barrett | Motivation
A new school year has begun in the USA, and we’ll soon be raking leaves and enjoying the crisp autumn weather. There’s something about September that seems like a new beginning, and I have been thinking about how to start fresh with more inspirational...
by Christi Barrett | Decision-making, Judgment
Today’s polarized political climate is disturbing to many. We’d like to think our organizations are more unified. We definitely want more civility at work, even when opinions on issues differ. How do you as a leader set a tone that both honors disagreeing...
by Nancy Owsianowski | Communication
Today’s guest blogger is Nancy Owsianowski, friend of Humanergy and founder of RoundTable Consulting in South Bend, Indiana. “Leaders {who} refuse to listen will quickly be surrounded by people with nothing to say.” This quote by Andy Stanley...
by Christi Barrett | Growth, Leadership
I’ve heard a lot about the benefits of keeping a journal – for stress relief, to capture learning and even to boost the immune system. Therefore, the HBR article about the advantages of journaling for leaders was not a complete surprise. I must admit to an...
