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 In the previous post Can Personal Presence Change Your Relationships? I talked about two aspects of presence: Bringing one’s full attention and intention into the present moment, and The energy we exude; the way that people feel when we are around them. Now, let’s think about how presence impacts our ability to […]
By Holly LeMaster When I teach the leadership competency of presence, I think of two very different, yet equally powerful and interdependent, concepts that arise from emotional intelligence. First is the idea of bringing one’s full attention to the present moment, being fully available to what is happening right here, right now. This could be […]
By Barb Ward Let’s face it, you have a lot on your mind. No matter what your occupation or your life situation you, like many others, are working extra hard to get your life back on track after the pandemic. Normal is not normal, but you are struggling with the term “new normal”. You just […]
