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.
The Power of Rethinking
For Mental Health Awareness Month (May), I have been reflecting on a power that all humans possess, that sometimes escapes our recognition. This is our power to determine what circumstances mean. Frequently, I encounter barriers to success that dishearten and sap my motivation. Most recently this occurred when I introduced a series of workshops to […]
- Brett Larson
Unleash Your Potential: The Power of CliftonStrengths
In the pursuit of personal development, one fundamental habit stands out above the rest: understanding your strengths and weaknesses. But it’s not just about recognizing your strengths; it’s about delving deep into them, learning how to leverage your unique qualities, and ultimately, becoming the best version of yourself. Don Clifton, the visionary behind Gallup’s CliftonStrengths, […]
- Tony Holmes
Three Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace
Successful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion workplace programming has organic benefits that naturally occur throughout the process of working with employees and staff. Since the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor in 2020, it is no secret that DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) has received more attention in recent years than before. According to a […]
- Tony Holmes
3 Daily Practices to Develop a Relationship With Yourself
Three Daily Practices to Develop a Relationship With Yourself One of the most important skills you can develop is self-awareness. You need to know what your strengths are, what your limits are, and where you want to go in life. So many people shut themselves off from their own feelings and personal needs because they […]
- John Marshall
Why Be A Servant Leader?
Leaders have the challenging task of aligning their team behind the strategies and objectives of the organization with an internal focus on improvement opportunities that best align with business strategy. Leaders are also human and driven to demonstrate their value to the organization so they can reap personal acclaim and increased compensation. Thus, they are consistently motivated to […]
- Brett Larson
COVID as a Leadership Catalyst
Great Leaders are defined by challenging times. It is not when things are stable and predictable that reveals character; it is their performance under duress. While challenging times can be seen as a test, they are also opportunities to demonstrate one’s courage, values, and integrity. When a Leader behaves consistently with principles when the company […]
- Brett Larson
Start With Mindful Self-Awareness
Mindfulness—one of the latest company program buzzwords. You’ve likely seen an article in your organization’s newsletter, a daily tip encouraging a mindful moment, maybe an in-office meditation program, or a free Calm subscription. Mindfulness is related to the quality of your awareness of the present moment. Mindful self-awareness and my personal and professional life I’m […]
- John Marshall
A Work-Life Story
Welcome to a new standard of personal and workplace well-being. We can thrive in and outside the workplace by looking at the whole human and designing our environment to work with us. Seven years ago, I thought I had done everything’ right’—everything I ‘should’ do. I had made it. A full scholarship to a great […]
- John Marshall
How To Balance Your Energy, Commitments, And Life
Like a character’s life bar in a video game, the amount of energy you have each day is a limited and precious resource. Hence, an entire economy has evolved to leverage your energy, time, and attention. Now you have a choice, let life dictate where you utilize them, or consciously use them to honor your […]
- John Marshall