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Impactful leadership development.
For 25 years, Humanergy has helped leaders cut through the noise and take real action. This podcast delivers straight-talking insights, practical tools, and expert strategies you can actually use—right away. Whether it’s a deep-dive conversation with an experienced coach or a quick, powerful tip from the field, every episode is designed to help you lead with clarity and impact. Practical, proven, and built for real-world leadership.
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Leadership isn’t about titles or authority. It’s about the choices you make every day and how those choices influence the people around you. In this episode, David Wheatley shares a simple but powerful framework built on two continuums, care and commitment, that reveal four distinct leadership choices. From destructive to transformative, these choices show up everywhere, even on the sidelines of a youth soccer game. You’ll learn how to recognize your own patterns, how to shift toward choices ...
Feedback shapes performance, trust, and culture, yet many leaders struggle to give it in ways that truly help people grow. In this workshop excerpt, Humanergy Coach Corey Fernandez breaks down what effective feedback looks like, why it matters, and how to make it a regular, low-stress part of your leadership rhythm. You’ll learn: • Why feedback often creates surprise or defensiveness • How to shift toward a feedback culture people can depend on • Practical frameworks for str...
Tired of polarized talk at work? Megan Fuciarelli maps a clear path forward. She and David unpack the Metamorphustice continuum, practical ways to move beyond allyship, and how leaders use curiosity, empathy, and direct communication to build trust and performance. We hit reflective prompts, real-world examples, and the business case for values-aligned DEI that boosts morale, retention, and results. Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy communi...
In this episode, we explore one of the most powerful yet underused leadership tools—coaching. Humanergy coach, Nikki Patterson, shows how to shift from solving every problem yourself to helping others grow their own capability and confidence. You’ll discover: What coaching really means (and how it differs from mentoring or advising)When to use coaching versus directing or teachingA simple GROWTH model you can use to guide coaching conversationsWhether you manage one person or an entire organi...
In the final episode of Humanergy’s TrueSuccess Blueprint anniversary series, host Mimi Mitrius talks with co-founders John Barrett and David Wheatley about what it really takes to sustain success over decades. They unpack two of Humanergy’s eight TrueSuccess goals—living mindful, purposeful, and balanced lives and maintaining a lean, scalable performance infrastructure—and share how these principles have shaped Humanergy’s 25-year journey. You’ll hear how balance goes beyond “work-life” to m...
What does it take to build a thriving professional network and create leadership tools that stand the test of time? In this episode of the True Success Blueprint podcast, host Mimi Mitrius talks with Humanergy co-founders John Barrett and David Wheatley about two foundational TrueSuccess Goals: Grow a strong network of Humanergy professionalsBuild and refine world-class intellectual assets and toolsThey discuss the mindset behind Humanergy’s generous, people-first approach and how that has sh...
What does it really take for leadership training to stick? In this episode of the Humanergy Leadership Podcast, Jim Marshall explores the deeper dynamics of personal and professional growth - what works, what doesn’t, and why. Drawing on decades of experience, Jim introduces two powerful frameworks: the Four Stages of Competence and the Growth Chain. Through vivid real-world stories (like a training session that didn’t land... until it finally did), Jim unpacks why “aha” moments, repetition, ...
Clients who are delighted become partners. In episode two of the TrueSuccess Blueprint, Mimi sits down with John Barrett and David Wheatley to unpack two core goals: delighting clients by delivering real, visible value, and building a healthy, diverse client base that sustains the business over time. They share how to meet clients where they are, evolve offerings based on feedback, make impact easy to see for sponsors, and avoid over-reliance on a few accounts. Expect practical moves, hard-wo...
How do you build a business that does good, and does well? In this episode, Mimi, John, and David discuss how Humanergy has balanced social impact with financial responsibility. They share real-world stories of choosing purpose over profit, and how financial freedom fuels long-term vision. Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn. Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops.
Accountability that actually gets work done. In this First Friday session, Humanergy coach Quay Eady shows how to turn good intentions into consistent results using FACET: Focus, Accountability, Compelling Motivation, Easier to Do, and Tracking. Learn to coach one clear priority, create owner-led commitments, tie work to purpose and recognition, remove roadblocks, and measure what matters. No micromanagement, just development. Use FACET in one-on-ones and performance reviews to cut overwhelm,...
What drives long-term business success that’s both profitable and purposeful? In this series kickoff episode, host Mimi is joined by Humanergy co-founders John Barrett and David Wheatley to introduce the 8 TrueSuccess Goals—a practical, values-based framework that’s powered their boutique leadership firm for over 25 years. You’ll hear the origin story behind the goals, why they must be pursued as a complete set, and how they’ve shaped decision-making, client impact, and sustainable growth. Wh...
David Wheatley talks with Stephanie Chung about her new book "Ally Leadership: How to lead people who are not like you" . Among the tips are: Ask - Establish an environmentListen - Assure alignment Learn - Rally the troopsYou take action - Navigate the narrowsLearn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn. Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops.
David Wheatley interviews Dr. Thomas Kraus about his book "If Your Culture Could Talk." Dr. Kraus, a renowned thought leader in organizational culture and decision-making, discusses how leadership actions directly impact culture. He shares a story about a leader named John who learns to understand and change organizational culture through personalized interactions with a culture entity. Dr. Kraus emphasizes the importance of genuine communication, listening, and appropriate action in leadersh...
David Wheatley, Judy Brown, and Rick Eigenbrod discuss the challenges of leadership in times of turbulence, emphasizing the need for new approaches. They highlight the concept of "BANI" (Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, Incomprehensible) as a replacement for VUCA, noting the familiarity and ineffectiveness of traditional terms. The conversation underscores the importance of leaders adapting to rapid change, fostering reflection and conversation as actionable steps, and encouraging a shift from s...
David shares some great leadership books to explore this summer as the podcast takes a few months off: Don't feed the elephants by Sarah Noll Wilson CEO Excellence by Dewar, Keller & Malhotra Keep Going by Joseph Marshall III The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni Make Your Bed by William McRaven Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn. Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops.
David talks about Humanergy's Leadership Pyramid and how the best leaders are oriented to the bottom four steps... Authentic Respect, Listing, Summarizing and asking powerful questions Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn. Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops.
Jim Marshall shares thoughts on how to help your team when they are feeling overwhelmed. Using a framework of four levers... Prioritize, Delegate, Work smarter & harder, Delay/stop & renegotiate. Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn. Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops.
David shares more from our What Great Teams Do Great series, based on the book of the same name. This time, what to do when your team disagrees with the organizational direction Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn. Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops.
David shares a story from his police training days about he was trained to deliver a baby and how it provides some great cues for leading in a crisis. Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn. Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops.
David talks about what to do when a member of the team has low morale and is starting to bring the others down. Part of the What Great Teams Do Great series based on our book of the same name Learn more about Humanergy's work: https://www.humanergy.com Join the Humanergy community on LinkedIn. Sign up for our FREE leadership workshops.
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