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 […]
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By Barb Ward Have you ever wondered why the same negative experience replays over and over in your head? Or, why news stories most often focus on the bad things that have happened rather than the good? The truth of the matter is that our brains are wired to default to the negative. As a result, […]