Tag Archives: leadership development

The Complex Emotions of Leadership

May 25, 2017 · by · in Business, change, Communication, discovery, Engagement, Leadership, Leadership, mindfulness, Positive Psychology, Uncategorized · 1 Comment

It seems as if very few people are willing or capable of exploring complex emotions; especially leaders. Why is it that leaders frequently miss opportunities to engage and support team members as they experience complex emotions? Do leaders lack understanding of complex emotions? Has time become such a scarce resource that we only engage challenging […]

The Apology of a Daring Leader

July 12, 2016 · by · in Business, change, Communication, courage, Engagement, Growth, Hope, Leadership, mindfulness, Servant Leadership · 1 Comment

  Apologizing is not weakness Owning our missteps – shows humanity, an acknowledgement of responsibility, humility, and vulnerability The process of apologizing helps us reset and reprioritize the things we value An apology clears the way for new beginnings and possibilities Saying I’m sorry will help us move towards growth and understanding   A Case […]

The Purpose Review

June 21, 2016 · by · in Business, Communication, Feedback, Feedback, Growth, Leadership, Leadership, Positive Psychology, Uncategorized · 1 Comment

The ineffectual nature of the traditional performance review process seems to be a never ending storyline as evidenced in the 2008 Wall Street Journal article, “Get rid of the performance review!”. Discussions on how to skillfully facilitate a meaningful dialogue with actionable content persists with few notable changes. I would advocate that we consider a […]