Decision Makers, Leadership, Trainers
Four Leadership Tips to Get More Honest Feedback
Asking for feedback and actually getting it are two different things. It takes more than words to get people to take the risk of putting themselves out there. If you’ve asked for feedback and your people still aren’t shooting straight with you, here are some things you can do to help things along. Read More
Compassionate Accountability, Decision Makers, Leadership, LOD, Trainers
Compassion is the Alternative to Drama
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, Leadership, Speaking
Comfort the Afflicted, Afflict the Comfortable
My father had a huge heart for people who were suffering, a passion for justice, and continually pursued excellence in all he did. He had little patience for those who were entitled, complacent, or just a little too comfortable with themselves and their lives. Read More
Compassionate Accountability, Leadership, LOD, Speaking
A Working Definition of Drama
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