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 Susan Davis Have you ever been asked why you do what you do? Some of us may jump at the chance to describe collaboration, connection or inspiration in our work, while others may feel backed into a corner. A question beginning with “why” may feel accusatory, curious, or philosophical. “What do you do?” is […]
By Mystie Johnson-Foote, MD, MBA Since my retirement from healthcare, I have been teaching high school students in addition to providing leadership coaching. As a healthcare executive, we often challenged the organization to think big. No doubt, my students and coachees have been challenged to do the same. I have found myself contemplating what it […]
By Laurie Cure, PhD VUCA is a term that is being used more and more frequently to describe a world that is: Volatile Uncertain Complex Ambiguous Technology invention and adoption, diverse and extreme social issues, increasing natural disasters, shifting geo-political events, and, dare I mention, COVID are all aspects of our rapidly changing business conditions. […]
