Do you support a psychological safety climate?
“Psychological safety is the secret to creative and high-performing teams,” wrote Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the...
Have You Upgraded Your Leadership to Version X.0?
While we wait for the era where such upgrades become possible, for us mere humans of the 2020s, leadership remains a “work in progress” - a constant evolution requiring regular updates. Each update presents an opportunity to integrate new “software” or optimize those already in use.
Speaking of software, have you noticed that Workplace Kindness Software has experienced remarkable growth in recent years? And rightly so: creating a safe and humane professional environment has become a top priority. But let’s be honest: has this legitimate quest ever led you to neglect another critical role for collective success - Accountability?
In your sincere desire to maintain harmony or avoid conflict, have you ever hesitated to set clear expectations, even though they’re essential? Well-intentioned but miscalibrated kindness can easily morph into disguised permissiveness, weakening team dynamics.
Perhaps, on the contrary, you’ve built an environment where every team member, engaged and fulfilled, takes full ownership of their responsibilities while contributing to collective success. If that’s the case, congratulations! But beware: balancing accountability and kindness is a fine art requiring constant vigilance.
Accountability is based on a powerful alchemy: absolute clarity in expectations and authentic recognition of efforts. This combination enables teams to thrive and achieve their goals in a healthy, motivating climate.
So, tell me: is your role as a leader and guardian of accountability finely tuned, or does it need a little update?
Trust is key to building a high-performing and accountable team. Our program Building Trust will help you:
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In our article Accountability: The Pillar of High-Performing Teamsdiscover why accountability and kindness are not opposites. A fulfilled employee is far more likely to take responsibility. And when everyone does, you get a motivated, high-performing team ready to excel. We share:
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