Systemic Shame — What does Penn State have to teach us about organizatonal culture?
Brene Brown, Ph.D. has a great post on her blog about what the recent events at Penn State have to teach us about shame and organizational culture. When the culture of an organization mandates that it is more important to protect the reputation of a system and those in power than it is to protect the basic human […]
From “Stuck” to “Go” — Unleashing More Team Power in Your Organization with special guests Susan Gerke and David Hutchens
Have you noticed how everyone in organizations talks about teamwork? For facilitators who specialize in teamwork, it can be frustrating to encounter misperceptions and biases about team training. (“No, having a Panini bar in the break room is NOT teambuilding!”) In this free Leadership TeleSeminar, IATF members Susan Gerke and David Hutchens will explore some […]
The World Peace Game — How elementary school teacher John Hunter prepares 4th graders to be world leaders and big-time team players
Have you ever worked with a teacher who was so good at what he did that your life was forever changed for the positive? John Hunter is that kind of teacher. John Hunter is an elementary school teacher from the Charlottesville, Virginia area where he’s been helping students learn important life lessons for 30 years. John […]
“Thank You” Goes a Long Way — A basic leadership tool that Nancy Lublin argues is all too often underused
FastCompany, one of my favorite magazines, has a wonderful article on the power and importance of saying “Thank you.” From the article: Thanking people isn’t simply a matter of common courtesy. A 10-year study by leadership experts Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton of 200,000 managers and employees showed that saying “thank you” correlates with bigger […]
How the Common Good Is Transforming Our World
Douglas LaBier, a psychologist and psychotherapist, writes a nice article on the rise of “the common good” and how it will transform our world. From the article: By the “common good” I’m referring to a broad evolution beyond values and actions that serve narrow self-interest, and towards those guided by inclusiveness — supporting well-being, economic […]
Looking At The ‘Bamboo Ceiling’ — Are people of Asian decent treated differently
Michele Norris of NPR talks with writer Wesley Yang and business adviser Jane Hyun about the challenges of Asian assimilation — and the challenges of busting stereotypes and the "Bamboo Ceiling." CLICK HERE to listen to the audio.