Avoid being trampled by sacred cows

Avoid being trampled by sacred cows

We love our business manager, Karen Parker, and  we’d feel lost without her amazing skills, steadfast care and phenomenal customer service. We also know that there are some things she does “Karen’s Way,” and that is not changing.  How can you...
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...
What should you do today?

What should you do today?

Whatcha doing today? Most of us try to tackle too many priorities, and that is bad for the organization’s bottom line and your personal effectiveness. As you plan your action for the day, do one thing that combines these two powerful, energizing factors: Do what...
Lead like a band competition judge

Lead like a band competition judge

Last week, my daughter, Maggie, performed in the middle school band solo/ensemble competition. Having never experienced this type of event, I figured I’d be watching three young people perform pretty well, in spite of their extreme nervousness. That definitely...
What are you doing in meetings?

What are you doing in meetings?

You know what you need to achieve. The right people are in the room. You have plenty of coffee and snacks to keep the group energized. Your meeting is off to a great start, but how do you make sure that you get the results you need? Humanergy starts meetings by...