Toxic workplace – what leaders can do about it

Toxic workplace – what leaders can do about it

The term “toxic workplace” has been widely used lately and means different things to different people. What does a toxic work environment look like and more importantly, how does it feel? Overall, it’s an environment that doesn’t feel psychologically safe. When...
The three most important characteristics of agile teams

The three most important characteristics of agile teams

Time to be agile. The pandemic is full of uncertainty and we’ve seen that the more robust teams–the teams that are truly value-add–embrace this as an opportunity to better leverage their business and themselves. Agile teams are comprised of people who are able to deal...
How to encourage feedback in cross-functional teams

How to encourage feedback in cross-functional teams

Feedback is vital to development. Dr. Lily Kelly-Radford was interviewed by Deanna deBara for Lattice.com, the HR and talent management online publication. “Having a mentor in another department is one of the most valuable things that can happen in an organization....
Helpful insights on the opportunity of uncertainty

Helpful insights on the opportunity of uncertainty

Writer and author Maggie Jackson offers a refreshing look at new research on ambiguity and uncertainty in her article for the Boston Globe, “The Gift of Being Unsure What to Do.” Those who shy from the indefinite tend to engage in rigid thinking, leap to...
If you’re considering working with a coach, prepare to change

If you’re considering working with a coach, prepare to change

Journalists have a saying: “If your mother says she loves you, check it out.” The same applies to the field of executive coaching. If you tell us, “I’m good with people,” we check it out.We go looking for confirmation because while your personal assessment may be...