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 Kailey Bowser We published a blog in February 2022 titled “What Happens if You Create a Culture of Curiosity.” The following information offers several additional actions you may want to consider so you can set yourself up for success as you move forward with diversity equity and inclusion work in your organization: Set clear […]
By Mystie Johnson-Foote, MD Change is constant. Everyday, we experience change in some way. The river erodes the river-bed creating a shifting path over time. Road construction comes and goes along your route as you commute to work. Trees grow leaves in the spring and lose them in the fall. Children grow from newborns to […]
By Holly LeMaster “Unprecedented.” Do you find yourself rolling your eyes when you hear this word lately? I sure do. We seem to be hearing the term with increasing frequency as people struggle to define the seemingly constant barrage of experiences we’ve never encountered before. It feels as though time is speeding up and like […]