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 In our work to help leaders create practices and environments that are organizationally effective, we have learned time and time again that culture is the heart of the organization. And, what’s more, without leadership driving that culture, it cannot be successful. Culture and team dynamics go hand in hand and […]
By Madeline Cashdollar Catching up on email while riding an exercise bike, I came across an article about the popularity of interim executives. At the same time, I was thinking about how the socks I was wearing were rubbing my heel. I was going to get a blister, and I needed a band-aid. You may […]
By Kailey Bowser Forbes (Why Executives Fail) shared research from the Corporate Executive Board (CEB) and they estimate that 50% to 70% of executives fail within 18 months of taking on a role. This includes external hires and promotions from within the organization. Oooof. That is a lot of wasted time, resources and dollars. The […]
