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 […]
Creating a Culture of Learning and Experimentation
The organizations that continue to grow aren't always the ones with the biggest budgets or the most groundbreaking ideas. More often, they're the ones who have built learning into the way they work. It's easy to jump from one project to the next without taking a moment to reflect. A project wraps up, everyone moves […]
By Holly LeMaster The holiday season is quickly approaching and we find ourselves in circumstances that many epidemiologists and data scientists anticipated over the summer months: a new surge in COVID-19 cases across the nation. The Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) are telling us that indoor gatherings, even of our close team members and extended […]
By Gail Gumminger Deep conversations are the basis for meaningful relationships that propel us as a society. When we grow and develop together, anything is possible.
By Laurie Cure, PhD, MBA Fall is about harvest. We celebrate, from September through Thanksgiving, the abundance and bounty available to us. This year felt different and, despite difficulties we have managed. There is much to celebrate. At Innovative Connections, our team is grateful for the continued opportunities to serve you. Our mission has always been to “give […]
