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 […]
By Laurie Cure, Ph.D. Leadership development and effectiveness are grounded in effective communication. We must effectively deliver a message AND listen to hear the message. Effective communication is difficult in the most stable environments and remote work adds a level of complexity where many organizations are struggling to adapt.
By Laurie Cure, Ph.D. As the world continues to face the evolving challenges of our times, hospitals, healthcare workers, teachers, parents and many others are feeling the heavy weight of burnout and compassion fatigue.
Team Development Improved team dynamics = Improved performance Creating a framework that enables a group of interdependent individuals with different skills and personalities to collaborate effectively can be challenging. A team assessment can help identify team dynamics that work, and those that do not. These dynamics can include trust, team collaboration, goal setting, […]
