Humessence Insights & Blog Post Directory

Welcome to the comprehensive archive of Humessence’s thought-provoking articles and insights. Here, you’ll find a wealth of resources covering topics like work-life integration, purpose-driven leadership, holistic well-being, and professional development. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, practical advice, or deep dives into the human experience at work, our complete blog directory makes it easy to explore all that Humessence has to offer.

Core Memories, Kindness, and Leadership: What Grown-Ups Can Learn from 6th Grade Graduation

The Power of Childhood Lessons for Leadership Not long ago, I stood in front of a group of bright, brave, nervous sixth graders on their graduation day. Their eyes were wide with excitement and uncertainty as they prepared to leave the only school they’d ever known. As I spoke to them about courage, kindness, and […]

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The Enneagram and Leadership

The Enneagram and Leadership: The Blessings and Shadows of Authenticity The short answer is, ourselves. As we develop into the humans we are today, from an early age, our minds or ego develops a strategy to safely navigate the world. Some Enneagram schools believe this is innate from birth, as a quality of your soul. […]

Make 2025 The Year Of Investing In Your Staff

Why Should You Offer Professional Development Stipends In 2025? A Small Investment, a Big Impact In 2025, the organizations that thrive will be those that prioritize their people. Employees are looking for more then free donuts and shout out’s – they want to grow their skills and knowledge! Professional development stipends are more than just […]

Creating a Feedback-Rich Culture

In the book “Leaders with a Capital L,” I write about the importance of feedback in fostering a thriving work environment. In it, argue that a culture of open, honest, and constructive feedback is crucial for both individual and organizational growth. A personal anecdote involved my early days as a young engineer leading a team […]

Coaching a Dream to Reality

Feelings follow action. A story about the power of coaching. After I completed coaching training through Co-Active Training Institute a couple of years ago, I was resting on my sofa, recovering from a knee replacement, when my phone rang. “When are you going to work on that book you’ve been chipping away at?” my mentor […]

Communicating Decisions that You Don’t Agree With

In my pre-coaching career, I found that one of the most challenging aspects of my roles was how to communicate decisions to others (e.g. team members, peers, customers, etc.) that I did not agree with. These decisions involved actions such as employee separations, performance discussions, changes in business strategies and tactics, and letting go of […]

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Toxic Positivity: When psychological safety goes too far

An Offsite Goes Awry I’m standing in a gorgeous conference room with vaulted ceilings and brick walls; the smell of possibility in the air. Huddled off to the side with the CEO; he’s pushing back on the next agenda item for his team’s off-site while I listen patiently. “Do we really need to talk about […]

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5 Ways to Promote Boundaries & Prevent Burnout in a Remote Workplace

While it’s the dream to swap the daily commute for a stroll to the kitchen, leading a remote team comes with its own set of unique challenges. You’ve got to keep your team energized, motivated, engaged, and far away from burnout. But when your office is also your home, how do you create boundaries that […]

Unlocking the Power of Authentic Leadership

The Power of Authentic Leadership What does it mean to be authentic? Brené Brown defines authenticity as “the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” Having led teams for 29 years, I’ve found that authenticity is the only way to live. It fosters predictability, […]