One Way Smart Leaders Avoid Micro-Managing Remote Team Members
Avoid micro-managing remote team members by scheduling a clear finish. Recently we spoke with Shawna, an executive who reflected on the past year and the shift to remote work. “We’ve exceeded our goals, but I also am sure that our failure to […]
7 Steps to Build a More Courageous, Innovative Culture
Are you looking to build a more courageous, innovative culture? Do you want an innovative culture where the default is to speak up – where everyone at every level consistently shares ideas and best practices? A courageous, innovative culture where: Teams at […]
Why Courageous Cultures are More Important Now than Ever (and more)
No more safe silence – build courageous cultures for a brighter, bolder future. We’ve spent the past three years researching, interviewing, and working with leaders of big and fast-growing companies, nonprofits, and government organizations around the globe to bring you Courageous Cultures: […]
How to Convince Your Boss You Have a Great Solution
You see a problem and you have a great solution. But, no one asked you for your opinion. If you’re like many of the employees in our Courageous Cultures research, you might even be a bit nervous about speaking up, particularly if […]
Timely Leadership Advice for Unprecedented Times: Courageous Cultures Press Release
As workplaces are adapting to sudden and unprecedented changes due to the global pandemic, leaders must find new strengths within their teams. Leadership experts Karin Hurt and David Dye release a timely new book of practical steps leaders can take to adapt […]
How to Help Your Team Navigate Their Concerns About Culture Change
When you’re working hard on culture change, it’s natural for your team to feel skeptical. After all, you’ve been thinking about this for a while. You’re committed to engagement and making a difference. You may wonder why your team isn’t breathing a […]
Leaders Share about Mentoring: A Frontline Festival
Are you looking to be a better mentor? Or, perhaps you’re looking for a mentor. In this month’s Frontline Festival, top leadership experts share their perspectives and insights on mentoring. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the great pic […]
How to Scale Best Practices Without Frustrating Your Team
To scale best practices, focus on how they work in different contexts. Has this ever happened to you? Your top-performing team seems to have discovered the secret to transforming their productivity, customer relationships, or sales. And then you think, “It’s time to […]
We Are Each Other’s Destiny
When Karin and I set out to write Courageous Cultures, we obviously had no idea how the world was about to change. It was clear that the nature of work was shifting and that to stay competitive, businesses would need every person […]
How to Help Your Idea Grenadiers and Silent Wounded Better Contribute
If you’re like many leaders with whom we’ve shared our new book Courageous Cultures, you’re mentally indexing your team and wondering if they’re capable of micro-innovations, problem-solving, and advocating for your customer. You want them to contribute, but they’re reluctant or clumsy. […]
How to Maintain a Steady Stream of Innovation and Solutions
Don’t let your people feel ignored. We were working with a large financial institution that had done an excellent job of cultivating curiosity. They regularly asked people at every level of the organization for their ideas, suggestions for innovation, and solutions. They […]
One Crucial Way to Release Your Team’s Best Thinking
Your Team’s Best Thinking Won’t Always Raise Its Hand Medical insurance rates had gone up again. Our company’s insurance provider had restructured all their plans, and the numbers didn’t look good. Three days after we got the news, the CEO, Director of […]