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 Barb Ward What if for just ten minutes, you could turn off the chaos vibrating through your head. You could just close your eyes, take a deep breath, and let all the worries and thoughts in your head float up into the sky. You could feel the tension release from your body, and you […]
By Gail Gumminger, MPA, BA, FACHE More is being asked of us, as leaders, than ever before. The work of now is different than when we originally signed on. Leaders are quickly and agilely responding to an unpredictable crisis and rethinking workforce strategies in real-time to create safety and virtualization. In addition, we are also being […]
By Barb Ward It can be difficult to trust anyone these days. It seems that every time you turn around you are bombarded with conflicting information about pandemic safety recommendations, restrictions, and statistics, inconsistent vaccine information, and story after story from sensationalized news media. It can all be so overwhelming. You may find yourself thinking, […]
