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 […]
Creating a Culture of Learning and Experimentation
The organizations that continue to grow aren't always the ones with the biggest budgets or the most groundbreaking ideas. More often, they're the ones who have built learning into the way they work. It's easy to jump from one project to the next without taking a moment to reflect. A project wraps up, everyone moves […]
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 […]
