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 Mystie Johnson-Foote, MD, MBA Leading an organization is challenging regardless of the size or industry, especially when something–it could be anything–needs to shift from one direction to another. There will most definitely be a spectrum of responses from those that adapt early to those that dig their heels in and resist change in every […]
By Laurie Cure It happened again. Over and over leaders share stories of their challenges, heartbreak, and reasons for wanting to leave an organization; over and over, belonging is at the heart of their needs. We often speak with pride saying, “I would rather be respected than liked” or “I’m not here to be liked”. […]
By Gail Gumminger A quick reminder, failure is inevitable and most of us have an emotional reaction to the thought of failing at something. It’s real. Yet, we know that 70% of all change initiatives fail. So how do we fail-forward and stay upright? A great place to start is defining failure. What does it […]
