Are You Suffering from Chameleon Syndrome?

“The Art of Conversation is the Art of Hearing as well as of Being Heard.” ~ William Hazlitt Picture these scenarios: You’re in your office hard at work on your computer, and one of your direct reports strolls in.  She stands in front of your desk, begins to outline a problem she needs your help … Read more

Don’t Fear Failure

The best lessons in life we learned through our mistakes. Every mistake provides an opportunity to do something different next time, but only if we deliberately reflect and choose a new path. How many people have you met that make the same mistake over and over again? Some people learn from their mistakes, some do … Read more

Establishing a Climate of Openness

As we wrote in our last blog on creating a high performing culture, Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson established the concept that a climate of openness is one of the three main conditions for building an environment of “psychological safety” among teams. So how do you get there?

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A High Performing Culture Requires Psychological Safety

Did you know that developing strong leaders does not necessarily translate into strong teams? You may have developed the best leaders, but unless you cultivate a culture defined by openness, learning, and trust, it will all be for naught. That is because most of us do not work individually or independently. Most of us work … Read more

Finding the Leadership Balance

I had the privilege of returning to West Point this week to serve as a senior advisor with the Thayer Leader Development Group. Every time I return to my alma mater, I’m struck by the living embodiment of Duty, Honor, and Country that West Point represents to me. What better place to learn about leadership? … Read more