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 Barb Ward from an interview with Mystie Johnson Foote, MD, MBA You’re on your way to an important meeting where you’ll present significant findings from a study you’ve been conducting. You know you’re the most qualified person to present this information, and this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to showcase your knowledge […]
By Barb Ward from an interview with Laurie Cure, Ph.D It happens every year. You have good intentions in anticipation of the New Year… and then before you know it, February is upon you. Your New Year’s Resolutions have lost momentum, and have fallen by the wayside, unmet and forgotten. If this sounds familiar, you’re […]
