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 Holly LeMaster Over the past weeks as the COVID-19 pandemic has spread and we have found ourselves in various stages and phases of self-quarantine, exposure out in the world, or some combination of both, my colleagues and I have had the privilege to continue coaching leaders and clinicians in organizations across the country, one-on-one […]
By Holly LeMaster What would you hear if you could stream your self-talk to a Bluetooth device? Kind, loving words of self-encouragement and acknowledgement, or harsh, biting judgement and criticism?
By Laurie Cure, PhD In times like this, a conscious focus on company culture becomes critical. Too often, culture operates in the background and it is rarely, if ever, thought about. Yet, organizations who want to show up differently in the world or achieve different business results must consider the impact culture has on their […]
