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.

Giving Feedback that Builds Trust

Effective feedback isn’t about pointing out flaws—it’s about building trust and unlocking potential. When leaders give feedback with empathy, clarity, and genuine intent to help others grow, it transforms conversations into opportunities for connection, collaboration, and lasting success.
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Embracing Feedback with Presence and Curiosity — and a Grateful Heart

Learning to receive feedback with presence and curiosity transforms it from a threat into a tool for growth. When we pause, stay mindful, and approach criticism with gratitude, we open the door to deeper self-awareness and more authentic relationships—both personally and professionally.

How to Measure Your Organization’s Feedback Readiness: 5 Key Areas Every Leader Should Assess

Building a strong feedback culture begins with understanding your organization’s feedback readiness—the degree to which your systems, leaders, and employees are equipped to give and receive feedback effectively. In this article, executive coach Don Fries breaks down the five key dimensions of feedback readiness—psychological safety, frequency, skillfulness, reciprocity, and follow-through—along with practical metrics and reflection questions to help leaders assess and strengthen their organization’s capacity for open, actionable dialogue.

Why Leadership Is More Than a Slogan

True leadership isn’t about catchy slogans—it’s about navigating the complexity behind them. Beyond simple sayings lies the deeper work of self-awareness, humility, and authentic action that earns trust and transforms culture.

Nice vs. Kind Leadership: How to Be the Leader Your Team Truly Needs

“People leadership primarily focuses on inspiring, guiding, and empowering individuals and teams to reach their full potential”. It goes far beyond solely concentrating on tasks, processes, or individual results. People Leadership truly emphasizes the human element within an organization. So, what potentially holds us back from advancing as people leaders? For many of the coaching […]

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 Blessings and Shadows of Authenticity

How to use the Enneagram to build self-awareness, lower reactivity, and lead with steady confidence—without losing your edge.

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 a financial perk—they’re a testament to your belief in […]

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 […]