Empowerment is felt
Empowerment is felt, not assigned because you said they are. How do you help your people feel empowered?
Make it easy for ideas to flow
Good ideas can come from anywhere, so make sure it’s culturally acceptable for that to happen.
Are they open to feedback?
Always ask permission before giving feedback as it ensures the other is open to receiving it at this time. If the answer is “no”, then save it for later.
The nourishment of feedback
Feed means to nourish. Back means to mirror or return. How is your feedback nourishing others through reflection?
Increasing the impact of feedback
Make your motivation for giving feedback transparent, and you’ll increase its impact.
Do you know that thing about finding yourself?
The past year has been quite the ride. It’s been full of good stuff, challenges, and even a few adventures. Earlier this summer, I found myself feeling lost. Where am I going? Do I have what it takes to be a success? Do I want to do this work anymore? What’s the...
Maximizing your learning
“Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.” ~ Bill Gates
Recovering to your authentic self
Recovery is returning to your most authentic self and remembering what’s important for you. Where do you need to recover?
Responding to mistakes
You can’t always control the mistake. You can always control how you respond to the mistake.
Communicate in times of uncertainty
When you’re unsure how to deal with a problem in your team: communicate. It will never be the wrong thing to do.
