by Christi Barrett | Conflict, Mindfulness
When the you-know-what hits the fan, and I’m in unexpected conflict, I often don’t respond in the best way possible. It’s far too easy for me to be thrown off guard and give off angry or defensive signals. All the while, my internal monologue is...
by David Wheatley | Choice, Teamwork
We were tickled pink to hear a client (we’ll call him Bob) mention recently that choosing to do the right thing – to engage with others productively, even in the midst of conflict, confusion or tension – was getting easier over time. In the past, he...
by Christi Barrett | Wellness
Humanergy is composed of some focused, competitive folks. For many years we’ve been having a lot of fun as we combine wellness with healthy competition. Our most recent initiative divided us into two teams to set and then achieve exercise goals. Each person set...
by Christi Barrett | Conflict
Luis had finally had it. After months of feeling under attack by Josie, he called in sick for the third time that month. Feeling exhausted and drained, he began to compose his letter of resignation. When poorly managed or left to escalate, conflict has a tremendous...
by Christi Barrett | Creativity, Performance
I just took one of those goofy quizzes on Facebook. This one was about the tidiness of my desk. Result? Clean up your act. That got me thinking (not cleaning). Does a tidy desk make you more productive? This article from the New York Times, which quoted a study...
