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 As we navigate change and transition, we often find ourselves in one of three places: the ending, the neutral zone or the new beginning. Our current place of change or chaos (for many), has catapulted us into the neutral zone and left us very unsure of what we are leaving behind […]
By Gail Gumminger As we approach what I trust will be an extended period of upheaval in our collective organizations, I have been fortunate to have conversations with a variety of leaders in the past several days. Their insights and perspectives have been encouraging to say the least.
By Laurie Cure, PhD As people, we too often collapse into the unknown, waiting patiently for others to answer the questions that feel too big for us to tackle. But no one is coming to help. Our problems are ambiguous, complex and confusing. Yet, through experimentation and flow, we find our way through.
