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 Barb Ward According to a study in Harvard Business Review, people at high-trust companies report 74% less stress, 106% more energy at work, 50% higher productivity, 13% fewer sick days, 76% more engagement, 29% more satisfaction with their lives, and 40% less burnout than people at low-trust companies. A March 2021 Gallup Panel survey […]
By Hannah Kaiser When we have too much on our plate and don’t get enough of a break from stress, we start to feel exhausted and disengaged with our work. This decrease in self-efficacy and satisfaction is what we feel when we are experiencing ‘burnout.’ Many of us think of overwork as the primary source […]
By Gail Gumminger Hmmm… that is a powerful question. I wanted to reserve my response until I had a chance to hear from other leaders. So, I asked to find out. Instead of just one question, I added a couple more, “What is your purpose?” and “How do you know?” followed by “Does your purpose […]
