Cloud gazing

Cloud gazing

Today’s blog is written by Humanergy’s newest addition – Michelle VanderMeer, executive coach and leadership development facilitator extraordinaire! In my family, we have a long standing tradition of lying on the ground, looking up at the sky and...
Moving teams to great performance

Moving teams to great performance

It’s all too easy for teams to settle for good performance. Over time, leaders and team members begin to adjust their expectations, aligning with what’s being achieved now. But how do you  move a team of people from good to great performance? How do you...
Why invest at the top?

Why invest at the top?

Making the decision to invest in a CEO’s development can be tricky. When resources are scarce or performance is generally fair to good, it can be tempting to settle for the status quo. Unfortunately, that decision can bring dire consequences. Stagnation.  In the...
Whose monkey is it?

Whose monkey is it?

Bob, one of your direct reports, comes into your office, obviously stressed. “The client just found another glitch in the software. They’re threatening to cancel the work.” People come to you with problems on a daily basis. It might be tempting to...
What are you reading?

What are you reading?

We are often asked to recommend books that address a particular leadership challenge. While reading books certainly doesn’t guarantee behavior change, many people report that they are inspired and guided by what they learn in books. Here are several of our favorites,...