Compassionate Accountability

Compassionate Accountability, Decision Makers, Leadership, Speaking

The topic of gun control is so emotionally charged that meaningful discourse is nearly impossible. It would be suicide for any presidential candidate to jump into this mess. What’s the problem and how do we make any progress? Read More

Compassionate Accountability, Leadership, LOD, Speaking, Trainers

Disclosing the motives behind our questions increases transparency, integrity, authenticity, and effective communication. It also increases the chance of positive conflict because it doesn't allow passive-aggressive behavior. Read More

Compassionate Accountability, Decision Makers, Leadership

What could you experience if you let go of expectations and focused instead on what you want, what you can control? Read More

Compassionate Accountability, Decision Makers, Leadership, LOD, Trainers

The alternative to drama is Compassion. Researchers at Stanford University have found that a compassionate leader has significant positive impact on morale, engagement, and performance. Compassion balances caring, concern, empathy and transparency with boundaries, goals, aspirations, and standards. Read More

Compassionate Accountability, Providers, Speaking, Trainers

It takes a certain set of attributes to be a good trainer. Comfort in front of people, knowledge of the subject matter, experience, a passion for learning, interest in people. I’ve worked with hundreds of trainers who have these attributes and still aren’t great at what they do. Regardless of what field they are in or what they are training, the most exceptional trainers I’ve met share these five qualities. Read More

Compassionate Accountability, Leadership, LOD, Speaking

It's easy to identify the behaviors of drama: gossip, secrets, triangulating, blaming, avoiding, blowing up...the list goes on. A working definition that helps us get a handle on it is a bit more difficult. Read More