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 Barb Ward If you are like most, you are constantly running toward the “finish line”, the deadline for an important project, the elusive, coveted promotion, purchasing the house, the graduation of a child, endless housekeeping tasks… the list goes on and on. But what happens when the finish line moves? Or worse yet, you […]
By David Quigley David originally wrote this blog in 2019, but it has a lot of practical reminders about taking care of ourselves over the holidays, so we are sharing it with you again. Enjoy! Recently, my wife and I attended the annual “Friends-Giving” celebration at a neighbor’s home. It is a beautiful and delightful […]
By Mystie Johnson-Foote, MD, MBA In our corporate environment, organizations that want to remain at the forefront of their industries are re-tooling their hiring practices to address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) more effectively. Most often when we think of DEI, we consider things like race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, and more. […]
