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 […]
In organizations, culture is defined by what we do. And just hoping that culture will evolve on its own is a recipe for disaster. To have a fluid, high-performing team, you must be intentional about developing the culture consistently. One of the most important things you can do to shape your culture is to put […]
By Barb Ward from an interview with Kathleen Mineo Negativity is everywhere. It’s easy to get bogged down in thoughts that can seriously affect our happiness and quality of life—thoughts that can impact our health, social interactions, relationships, and career success. The truth of the matter is that our brains are wired to default to […]
Our very own Beth Stiner was recently the featured guest on Michael S. Seaver's podcast, Equal Chance to Be Unequal. Michael introduces the interview: To kick off this episode of Equal Chance To Be Unequal, Beth Stiner shared an awesome story about how she didn’t make her high school’s JV volleyball team. She had a […]
