Feedback: Stage by Stage
Learning how to give and receive feedback effectively is imperative for leadership development. Some people dread it, some people don’t get enough of it. Some leaders are great at giving feedback and some avoid it…
Giving up on y’all
I’ve recently begun working and volunteering in spaces that deeply value gender-inclusive practices and language. As part of these practices, we are encouraged to use phrases like “hey everyone” or “hey y’all” instead of…
Multiplicity – The Complexity of Diversity
Diversity is the practice of ensuring representation of varied social or collective identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, disability, etc. As common sayings teach us: Diversity is counting the numbers. Diversity…
Framework for Having Transformational Conversations
Relationships are messy. Our clients often ask us for help having difficult or courageous conversations. We challenge them to have transformational conversations instead. Here are a couple of recent examples: A high performing employee asked…
Ten Tips for Strengthening Your Virtual Culture
Now that we’re all working from home, we’re seeing a complete erosion of organizational culture. The problem with culture is that it is a group phenomenon. Social distancing is, by definition, separating individuals from their…