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.
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]