Humanness and Moral Injury: When Performance Becomes Worth Moral injury does not announce itself as harm. It presents itself as professionalism, commitment, and strength. By the time it is recognized, most people have already learned to doubt themselves for noticing it at all.
Read ArticleMoral injury does not announce itself as harm. It presents itself as professionalism, commitment, and strength. By the time it is recognized, most people have already learned to doubt themselves for noticing it at all.
Read ArticleThe values were not false. They were selective.
Read ArticleThis reflective piece is intended for anyone facing exclusion, misalignment, and the gradual unraveling of a role they once held with dedication. “Humanness in the Hustle” typically relies on stories, illustrations, and lived experiences to help readers gain insight into their own situations. However, this post takes a different approach. It adopts a reflective tone, drawing on past experiences that have brought both clarity and discomfort. It offers encouragement to…
Continue ReadingHumanness is not about softening yourself to fit the room. It is about knowing who you are so clearly that misalignment becomes unmistakable the moment it appears. This reflection explores what it means to protect your identity, your integrity, and the person you are becoming at work.
Read Article…humanness invites us to pause and ask a deeper question. Who am I becoming in this environment, and is that a version of myself I can live with?
Read Article…the numbers only improved when the people behind them were aligned in purpose. Humanness thrives when people align with the business’s purpose.
Read ArticleWelcome back, Humanness Heroes. In Part 1 of this post, we explored the traditional skills-based approach and the mentorship-and-growth perspective for defining the “right person.” While each has its merits, relying solely on one approach can limit both immediate effectiveness and long-term potential. Today, we delve into the hybrid approach—a balanced method that combines the strengths of both strategies to build a dynamic, resilient, and high-performing team. The hybrid approach…
Continue ReadingWelcome back, Humanness Heroes. In our previous post, we discussed the importance of humanness in building a supportive culture within project teams and organizations. Today, we’re diving into a fascinating topic: the ‘right person.’ As leaders and managers, it’s all too easy to write off an individual in a team as not being a performer or not a ‘right’ fit. But could it be that the issue is not as…
Continue ReadingWelcome back, Humanness Heroes. In our last post, we explored how embracing humanness can build resilience and adaptability in project teams. Today, we delve deeper into how humanness can shape the culture of a project delivery team, department, and, ultimately, an entire organization. A supportive culture cannot thrive without humanness—it’s the very lifeblood of any culture, filled with human ideals and emotions. Yet, often, humanness is pushed away when it…
Continue ReadingHello again, Humanness Heroes! In our previous posts, we discussed the importance of adopting a Humanness approach in various aspects of workplace dynamics, especially during challenging times like the death of a colleague. Today, we turn our focus to another critical area: change management. Change is inevitable in any organization, but it often brings about fear, resistance, and anxiety among team members. Understanding and addressing these human responses with empathy…
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