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 […]
The reading below is from Byron Katie's "A Thousand Names for Joy, Living in Harmony with the Way Things Are." If you are interested in Katie's work, we recommend starting with her first book, "Loving What Is," or the downloads below. When you don't believe your own thinking, life becomes effortless. In my experience, confusion […]
