by Christi Barrett | Influence, Supervision
Bosses come in all shapes, sizes and types. Knowing how to manage up, influence and collaborate with Boss A does not guarantee you’ll get good results with Boss B. Yet there are some general principles that apply to everyone, like getting to know your...
by Christi Barrett | Leadership
“Freedom lies in being bold,” said Robert Frost, and much can be said for the bold leader stepping up during trying times. Yet there are stunning examples of leadership boldness gone bad as well, like Volkswagen’s Martin Winterkorn and Turing...
by Christi Barrett | About Humanergy
Humanergy, a leadership development company in Marshall, MI is seeking an organized, detail-loving person to join the administrative part of our team. We are looking for someone who can give about 24 hours a week to support the success of Humanergy and its fabulous...
by Christi Barrett | Influence
You have the most amazing idea, and you’re sure it’s going to revolutionize the organization. But when you present it to the team, people are not enthused. What do you do now? First, and foremost, recognize that you might be wrong. As Kathryn Schulz (a...
by Christi Barrett | Work/Life Balance
If you’re like me, it can be hard to reign in a busy schedule and make time for personal needs. I have fewer problems balancing work, family and friends, but when it comes to space for exercise and relaxation, it’s harder. I’m good at putting others...
