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 Holly LeMaster Our current environment of divisiveness, controversy, disinformation, and uncertainty can make it extremely difficult to lead others--especially groups or teams who may have wildly different beliefs and perspectives. We may be confronted with mediating a lack of respect, heightened emotions, and hurt feelings. How are we to lead others through these complexities […]
By Mystie Johnson-Foote, MD Oxford Languages defines values as “a person’s principles or standards of behaviors; one’s judgment of what is important in life.” The values that an individual holds to be important come from a lifetime of experiences that begin as a child through interactions with parents and caregivers. While we are not always […]
By Barb Ward from a conversation with Gail Gumminger People. They surround us at every turn: in our homes, in our workplaces, at the store. And how we treat them matters. We’ve all heard the saying, “treat others as you would have them treat you,” but do we really? Consider this scenario: You’ve had a […]
