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 […]
Many of us are barely keeping our heads above water. It’s been easy to put ourselves and our needs on the back burner. We might feel desperate. Desperate for fulfilling connections Desperate for learning that helps us makes sense of this experience And desperate for some time to put ourselves first (or to even just […]
By Barb Ward from an interview with Marsha Benedetti, Director for Talent Development at Colorado State University You can’t pour from an empty cup. There has likely never been a point in your lifetime where this statement has rung truer. As individuals, and as a nation we continue to battle, but we are tired. When […]
By Laurie Cure This week has brought me closer to the pain, suffering and exhaustion of those experiencing burnout and compassion fatigue. There is no doubt that 2020 marked a change in our world and the issue of burnout and compassion fatigue has elevated and expanded into our lives. If we didn’t feel it before, […]
