Humanergy Leadership Podcast

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. 

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In this short episode, Humanergy’s David Wheatley shares a powerful story about an engineering leader who learned to shift from solving problems himself to building a team that could solve them.

Discover how one simple visual tool helped transform his leadership, empower his team’s critical thinking, and free him to focus on what truly matters—leading.

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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 teaching
• A simple GROWTH model you can use to guide coachin...

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...

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...

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:

1. Grow a strong network of Humanergy professionals
2. Build and refine world-class intellectual assets and tools

They discuss the mindset b...

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... unti...

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 ov...

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 reflect...

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.

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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 ...

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 shap...

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

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