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 […]
Martin Luther King, Jr., said, “I have also decided to stick with love…Hate is too great a burden to bear.” Why is hate so harmful? I think all of us know the answer, but do we realize that hate actually causes physiological and mental harm? Neuroscience in the last 20 years has made amazing discoveries […]
David Quiqley, M.S.W, PHR, Board-Certified Coach By David Quigley While running errands recently I had the opportunity to be in and out of several local businesses. I was greeted as I entered the bank, then the tire shop, again in the coffee shop, and the convenience store. This is a common experience nowadays, as most […]
Innovative Connections offers support and inspiration through our experience and expertise in culture, leadership, and organizational development. We know that highly effective organizations exhibit strengths across five areas: leadership, decision-making and structure, people, work processes and systems, and culture. Organizational effectiveness is about each individual doing everything they know how to do and doing it well; […]
