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 According to Oxford Languages, purpose is defined as “the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists” and strategy is defined as “a plan of action designed to achieve a major or overall aim.” One could reasonably conclude that the purpose of a strategy is […]
By Holly LeMaster We recently heard the news that Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, had given away his $3 billion-dollar stake in the successful outdoor clothing enterprise to a creatively-designed trust and nonprofit organization focused on combating climate change. Patagonia’s mission is: “We’re in business to save our home planet.” In a world where there’s […]
