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 Let’s face it, no matter how much you want to, there is no way to make others trust you. Regardless of how nice you are, or how trustworthy you deem yourself to be, you must still go through the process of building trust. Trust is not something you inherently have; it is […]
By Barb Ward Anyone who has ever worked on a team knows that teamwork does not always come easily and creating a high-performing team is even more challenging. Regardless of the venue, school, sports, work, church, working as a team takes… well, it takes work. Add to that the challenges of the pandemic, work at […]
By Barb Ward Have you ever participated in a professionally led fitness class? If so, you know that the leaders are highly motivated, and highly motivating. They talk you up, they instill you with energy, they make you feel like you can achieve the impossible, and they inspire you—so you are ready to conquer the […]
