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 Laurie Cure Amidst the chaos and the frantic pulse of our lives, we find very little time to stop and pause. I’m guilty. We all are. I wake up and too many mornings I roll over and check my email before even taking a deep breath. Despite knowing and teaching mindfulness practices, promoting the […]
By Barb Ward It’s hard to believe that just a few short months ago we were working hard to figure out the new landscape as we navigated our children and ourselves back into a very different-looking school year and work environment. We were using every ounce of our reserve hope, patience, and understanding to “get […]
By Barb Ward I’m not going to lie, I am change-resistant. That’s not to say I can’t or won’t go through change when it’s necessary to make a situation or process better, it just gives me anxiety. For instance, my kids are changing schools this year after many years at the same school. The prospect […]
