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 […]
Compiled by Barb Ward from past Innovative Connections blogs The end of the year is always a time for reflection, so as we were contemplating the topic for our 2023 holiday blog, we began looking through some of the other blogs we’ve posted throughout the years. What we found was a virtual time capsule. Here […]
By Barb Ward We use humor every day to help us diffuse tense situations, deflect embarrassment, manage adversity, lighten the mood, and as a mental release to get us through hard times. Sometimes people think there is no place for humor in the workplace, but research says otherwise. In fact, laughter can indeed be the […]
By Hannah Kaiser The landscape of the workplace has shifted dramatically in recent years and continues to change. Remote and hybrid work have become increasingly common, fewer people are going into the office, and advancements in technology persistently threaten to change the way work is done. In this unstable and isolated environment, it’s no wonder […]
