Where is Culture Visible? You can see workplace culture in how people act. Such as when a deadline is tight, and a team has to choose between cutting corners or raising a concern. Or, when a colleague speaks up in a meeting with a different perspective and the room either leans in or shuts it […]
Leadership Development That Keeps Pace With the Work
Real-Time Tools for Leaders: Microlearning and Just-in-Time Training in Action Leadership rarely arrives neatly packaged. It shows up in the middle of a difficult conversation, a shifting priority, or a moment of uncertainty where clarity is expected immediately. In those moments, leaders are not drawing on a comprehensive course or last quarter’s workshop. They rely […]
By Barb Ward from an interview with Holly LeMaster We are almost two years into the covid-19 pandemic, and there is still no finish line in sight. Organizations and their people are in a constant state of flux. As the reality has begun to set in – that there actually will be no finish line […]
By Barb Ward You’re at a basketball game, your team has been winning the entire game. With 10 seconds to go, your team’s defense breaks down and allows a three-point shot that puts the opponent ahead by one point. Your coach calls a time out. He is visibly distressed, throws down his clipboard and begins […]
By Barb Ward Emotional regulation is key to managing and combatting toxic positivity. Being self-aware regarding your emotions and being able to identify the emotions of others, enables you to navigate the intricacies of difficult situations in both your personal and professional relationships. As a quick recap, toxic positivity occurs when you begin to believe […]
