by Christi Barrett | Communication
Even when you have a positive relationship, bringing bad news to the boss is something most people would rather avoid. This includes telling the boss, “no,” even when it’s the right thing to do. Sure, the supervisor should welcome honesty and candor...
by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence, Performance, Wellness
I used to be a prolific worrier. Until my mid-thirties, my worries ranged from anxiety about my unreliable car to whether the world was going to implode. As with many people, middle-of-the-night worrying interrupted my sleep, when a cornucopia of real or perceived...
by John Barrett | Leadership, Strategic
It isn’t unusual to hear that business people don’t like consultants. In fact, many of us here at Humanergy can recount consultant horror stories of our own. From the strategic planning consultant who seemed to want to sway everyone’s opinion, to the...
by Christi Barrett | Judgment, Strategic
Problem finders have gotten a bad rap. Maybe we assume that someone who points out problems is paranoid, looking to get others in trouble or just a pain in the butt. When is unearthing difficulties not only a good thing, but necessary? When the problem is potentially...
by Christi Barrett | Influence
There’s been a lot of buzz about influence as an essential component of leadership. It’s true that with the exception of tyrants and dictators, leaders make most of their impact through influencing others. Clearly, the ability to get things done...
