Dear Hunter, I manage a team of seven in a large organization. I listen to my team and do my best to take care of them. I talk about the importance of boundaries and self-care. I want them to limit working hours and tell me when they are too busy. I’m trying to do that for myself!
Read MoreIf culture is set by the bosses at the top of the org chart, can anyone else influence culture? I support learning and growth for people who lead from the middle of their organizations.
Read MoreBad things happen: A cancer diagnosis. Divorce. A child struggling with addiction. A parent with dementia. What’s the move at work, though?
Read MoreDear Hunter, I manage a team of 8 people who are smart and good at their jobs, but who waste a lot of time all through the workday. They are very chatty, basically. They chat all day about weekend plans, their kids, TV shows, anything but work.
Read MoreAre you burdened with the assumption that normal human emotions don’t belong at work? That emotions are bad and need to be harshly controlled, like poison ivy or an aggressive dog?
Read MoreWant instant insight into the level of trust you experience in your workplace culture? Just screw something up! Your reaction to your own mistake, how comfortable you are fessing up to whom, will illuminate where trust and safety exist for you, and where they do not.
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