When Knowing is a Curse
“Most under-communication is inadvertent. People are simply unaware of the gap between what’s in their mind and what’s in yours, and you suffer from that same lack of awareness. In fact, a team of researchers writing in the Journal of Political Economy labeled this phenomenon ‘the curse of knowledge.’ It means that […]
Leaders Who Aren’t Afraid of the “V” Word
A leadership development webinar I signed up for (purely out of curiosity) offered as an outcome of the session that I will learn “What leaders need to do to create purpose, connection, and energy to move forward.” In the spirit of authenticity – something my equine team members demand of me all the time – […]
Information Without Action Isn’t Developing Your Employees
Information. In this digital age, it’s everywhere. No matter what we are trying to improve or fix, we can find information online, at seminars, or – for some people – in books (yes, they still exist!). But information without action is just “noise.” My husband and I have rescued and adopted Australian Shepherds for 13 […]
When Leaders Choose to Lead
Uncertainty. It’s something that is guaranteed no matter how successful we are. It surrounds us in our personal and professional lives. Organizational leaders spend millions of dollars and thousands of hours strategizing on how to battle uncertainty by trying to create certainty. But it’s a losing battle. As soon as it seems like a situation […]
Leadership On Hold
Recently a woman who completed a leadership program with me – I’ll call her Susan – shared that she had just been hired for a new position in the organization where she has worked as the office coordinator for many years. The other position had been open and filled twice over the past 10 years […]
To Build or Develop – That is the Question
By Ginny Telego If you have ever had the chance to see the Budweiser Clydesdales in person, you know that it is amazing to watch how this team of 8 horses work together in sync to make what they do look effortless. “Teams” of horses have been productive in cultures all over the world for […]