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 Gail Gumminger For many of us, there was a time when we experienced and/or led difficult conversations about once or twice a month. Issues and concerns were certainly occurring at a slower pace. We had more time to prepare for our approach to tough situations. Things have changed. The rapid pace of change in […]
By Laurie Cure Over the last two months, we have graduated several classes of our Conscious Physician program. It is not lost on me the wisdom that radiates from the room when these amazing leaders come together. For today’s blog, I want to share some of their pearls of wisdom with you in hopes something […]
By Barb Ward We are all tired of hearing it… but the reality is change, change, change… and more change. As organizations struggle to figure out the right recipe for keeping their leaders and staff happy, change is constantly chugging away in the background. The work is changing, the office landscape is changing, and the […]
