When Does Helping Sometimes Hurt?
So what are some ways that as we think we’re doing justice, we might be convinced and get this warm, fuzzy glow inside that we’re helping when we’re actually hurting? We think we’re making the world a better place when we’re actually making people worse off. Let me give one concrete example of this: If…
Girl's Night Out
We started this adventure by going to Mellow Mushroom for some incredible pizza. The IMPACT ladies enjoyed animated conversation while figuring out who wanted which pizza. After some much needed chit chat, we made our way to a quaint coffee shop in downtown Columbus. I enjoyed hearing one worker tell her co-worker, “We’re going to need…
What You Communicate When You Micromanage
Time for a self-assessment and the stakes are high. I want us to think on a characteristic that squashes creativity and encumbers the talents of a team. Even worse many people who exhibit this characteristic don’t realize what they are doing. Candidly, this behavior is a proven hindrance to both team productivity and moving forward…