The latest from LaVada Humphrey

- by LaVada Humphrey, PureRising Group

Why inspiration matters at work

When was the last time you felt inspired? Or, someone looked you in the eyes with the words “you inspire me”. It felt good – right? But you may not have ...

- by LaVada Humphrey, PureRising Group

Boundaries before burnout

Have you heard of Quiet Quitting?  A TikTok video with over 2 million views is trending on the subject and it is making some big waves in the hearts and ...

- by LaVada Humphrey, PureRising Group

Rethinking feedback

Feedback is a gift! Rethinking how we mentally process feedback is the start of a deeper conversation on employee engagement. I believe communicative teams advance. Too often, leaders assert their ...

- by LaVada Humphrey, PureRising Group

Trust your truth

How do you bring up the conversation with senior management you’re burned out? I was asked this poignant question while facilitating a virtual webinar on boredom, burnout and blackout ...

- by LaVada Humphrey, PureRising Group

The revolving door

I quit… now what? Breathe… I mean it. Don’t take it personal. Allow the air into your lungs because this is just the beginning. I know… I know. You’...

- by LaVada Humphrey, PureRising Group

The energy within your zone of genius

We all have a zone of genius built inside of us. It’s called “strengths.”  For managers and leaders, these inherited strengths are natural to spot in others.  After all, ...

- by LaVada Humphrey, PureRising Group

Culture, purpose, and well-being

What’s your purpose? I quickly followed up with … and if you know, is this work aligned to your purpose? A few years ago, I asked the ‘purpose’ question to ...