Management

As we continue to bring our vision of more human-centered workplaces to fruition, we are excited to share our insights and learn from you as well. That said, we ask that before you get down to business, consider these questions…
 

😮‍💨 Deep sigh. Those moments where we see a solution to a problem where others aren’t convinced or haven’t acted on can be frustrating.

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Maybe you have tried to offer suggestions but haven’t been heard. Or you don’t try because you think it is a lost cause. Or maybe you think only certain people can influence and you don’t have enough positional power.

“It’s not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: what are we busy about?” ~Henry David Thoreau

Call your shots as you’re growing.

It might sound unnecessary. Or extra vulnerable.
But the truth is that while we are trying to grow in our own leadership, people may have a picture etched in their minds based on your past behavior.

People do their best work in a place of psychological safety, but we can’t assume it’s a given…

We all come into relationships, personal or otherwise, carrying with us all of our experiences of the past. If we aren’t intentional about how we begin each new relationship, we may unintentionally create dynamics based on those experiences that inhibit our connection with others.

You might not be using the greatest tool in your belt…

It’s not a hammer or rope or a measuring tape. It’s EMPATHY. The ability to understand how people feel and use that information to develop solutions that improve the experience of others is one of the most important skills leaders must use at work.

You think you’re building trust… but is it really adding up?

We often think that trust is based on credibility and reliability. The assumption is that if you are knowledgeable and experienced, people will trust that you have the expertise required to complete a task and will do a good job. We are here to tell you there is another piece to this Trust Equation you should consider - Connection.

🧠Shifting Internal Narratives for Effective Feedback 🌟

If you’ve ever found yourself frozen- unable to give feedback because your internal dialogue has trapped you in a spiral of unproductive thoughts, you're not alone. These internal stories can hinder our ability to provide constructive feedback, but the truth is, they're often based on assumptions, not reality. It's time to reframe these narratives into empowering possibilities and center our focus on our relationship with others.

Giving feedback can be a transformative force in our professional lives, yet we often encounter three common barriers that hinder us from utilizing it: Environmental, Validity, and Interpersonal. Let's explore how to break down these barriers and create a culture of feedback that fosters growth and equity.