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 Jolinda Pullen Introduction: What does “being a disruptor” mean to you? In the work we do, a disruptor is someone who breaks patterns of behavior or action that just keeps going because that’s what everyone is used to. It’s the person who isn’t afraid to ask “why” or “what if”. A disruptor is like […]
By Kailey Bowser During this time of year, I feel a sort of inner shift happening as so many things are changing and shifting around me. Students are going back to school, people are adjusting to new schedules, and the weather is starting to cool. I begin putting away my summer clothes and bringing out […]
By Barb Ward from an interview with Gail Gumminger While much has changed, and will continue to change at a mind-boggling rate, there are some things that don’t change. One of those things is how we, as leaders, can help ourselves and our staff look at things from a new perspective. We are grappling with many new situations […]
