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 Paula Sparks Over the years, there has been an ebb and flow of the conversation around generational expectations in the workplace. I recall that it seemed to be a big deal when Millennials entered the workplace with a plethora of new expectations and how to manage them. In our workplace environments today, we add […]
By Mystie Johnson-Foote, MD, MBA A colleague and I were recently invited to lead an emotional intelligence discussion as part of an organizational leadership development program for physicians. The group had connected through a few virtual events, but this was the first time they had been together in person in several months. Sessions like these […]
By Hannah Kaiser All organizations go through change. A small start-up may make lots of alterations quickly, while other larger companies may take more time to change. But in a technology-driven and globalized world, no business can remain in stasis for long if they wish to be successful. It is up to leaders to not […]
