Leaders give feedback because they want people to grow. But even when the intention is good, that's not always what happens. Instead of thinking about how to improve, the person receiving the feedback may be wondering something else entirely: Did I disappoint them? Am I in trouble? What does this mean going forward? When the […]
Accountability is something every leader should strive for. But there are times when the way we pursue it doesn’t have the desired effect. Instead of encouraging ownership, it can leave people more focused on avoiding mistakes than on sharing ideas. Most leaders don't set out to create a culture of fear. They want people to […]
Every year on March 8th, people from across the world come together to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), a global movement recognizing the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year, in 2025, the theme is ‘Inspire Inclusion’, a call to action for organizations, leaders, and individuals to create environments where every woman […]
By Hannah Kaiser For all of us, there are times when work gets to be too much. When deadlines are mounting, problems seem to only be increasing, and things just aren’t turning out as they should, the impulse to simply give up may be difficult to resist. And, in today’s hypercompetitive business climate, finding yourself […]
By Beth Stiner Every great transformation begins with a bold vision that creates a new possible future and motivates individuals to want to achieve it. Creating high performing teams aligned to that vision is no simple task. It’s complicated, takes time and tenacity, and is where leadership really matters. At Innovative Connections, we work with […]
