Ambiguity is the land of multiple possible meanings. It’s where there isn’t one clear answer to the questions “What are we facing here?” or “What should we do next?” There may be several reasonable interpretations, and none of them come with a guarantee.
Read MoreIf you have ever been on either side of favoritism at work, either the boss accused of it, or a team member feeling victim to it, you know favoritism can be an aggravating, even explosive, issue.
Read MoreDear Hunter, I’m stuck. And frustrated. One of my employees is smart, thoughtful, and deeply committed to our mission in health care. But there are parts of her work that just… don’t happen. Deadlines slip. Details get missed.
Read MoreHave you ever sat in a one-on-one meeting where every solution you offer gets met with, “Yeah, but that won’t work…”? It’s frustrating — and exhausting.
Read MoreGreat ideas with no immediate opportunity for implementation can become a problem. As a humble leader who is always looking for new ideas and opportunities to help your team fulfill its mission, you rely on your team to think creatively and bring their ideas to the table.
Read MoreAs an extrovert who works as a teacher, facilitator, and consultant—and who loves connecting with new people and talking about ideas—I’ve been thinking about how much the organizations I work with rely on the leaders who are not like me.
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