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 […]
respond, rethink, and re-engage By Gail Gumminger, MPA, BA, FACHE More is being asked of us, as leaders, than ever before. The work of now is different than when we originally signed on. Leaders are quickly and agilely responding to an unpredictable crisis and rethinking workforce strategies in real-time to create safety and virtualization. In […]
By Laurie Cure, PhD If you have ever been part of an amazing team, you know how it feels to experience the synergy, trust and commitment from an entire group of people focused on a common goal. You can also count yourself lucky, as this dynamic occurs far less frequently than desired.
By Gail Gumminger, MPA, BA, FACHE “Beep, Beep, Beep” ~ Sputnik, 1957 The first-ever artificial satellite took to the skies on Oct. 4, 1957. With those faint beeps from Sputnik, the Soviet Union kicked off the space age and the Cold War space race. As a result of those infamous beeps, our world is filled […]
