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 Laurie Cure Police search lake for missing girl 6.4 earthquake hits California Synagogue attacker took hostages North Korea threatens military steps against Japan Uvalde school district fails key security test News headlines (like today’s above) can leave one feeling anything but optimistic. We are bombarded with the struggles of the #Great Resignation, #QuietFiring, economic […]
By Susan Davis The enjoyment and practice of anticipating and then enacting a holiday can be a ritual that fills this time of year with the power of presence and well… enchantment. While the term enchantment can be attributed to magical sorts of things - it is also defined as “a feeling of great pleasure; […]
By Laurie Cure We hear it all the time in our work. Great leaders who, through their words, actions and very being, are gifted at building trust, promoting psychological safety, and building confidence in others. It’s long been known, and research supports, that people do not leave organizations—they leave leaders. So, the question then becomes, […]
