![]() ![]() ![]() And an executive team that can’t productively disagree is virtually assured of groupthink and, consequently, making some New Coke-style bad business decisions. Of course, any executive team that can’t share the unvarnished truth amongst itself runs a serious risk of getting blindsided by competitors or market shifts. There are a few distressing implications of these findings. And only 18% of top leaders felt strongly that their executive team doesn’t sugarcoat the truth. In the new study, How Effective Is Your Executive Leadership Team?, we discovered that only 14% of executives strongly agreed that they’re comfortable disagreeing with other members of the executive team. What is surprising, however, is that even the most powerful members of a company (aka the executive team) feel an aversion to speaking truthfully and openly too. We need to understand that it’s not entirely surprising that the voices of frontline employees are devalued or ignored. To begin answering these sorts of questions, we first need to wind back a bit. For instance, one I often hear is ‘how can a company expect to improve or innovate if employees are actually reticent to offer suggestions for improvement in the first place?’ Or ‘how can a company expect to eliminate discrimination when its employees can’t discuss it openly?’. Candor also opens up many difficult questions. Recent research found that only 24% of employees said their leader was open to hearing suggestions for improvement – a fact that those reporting this didn’t like one bit.īut here’s the thing. Whether someone is on the giving or the receiving-end, candor, honesty, truthfulness (call it what you want), is essential for creating an equitable and effective organization.Īnd believe me, when it’s not there, employees notice it – and it frequently isn’t. This month the event is hosted by Shine & Rise member Jennifer Olmstead.If there’s one thing HR and talent leaders understand more than most, it’s the value and power of candor. Attendees will be encouraged to submit anonymous questions on the topic prior to the event as well as participate in a lively discussion during the event. The program is limited to the first 20 people that register. She brings 33 years of progressive leadership and coaching experience in higher education and industry settings, most recently serving as assistant dean at the University of Michigan where she developed a $25M career initiative. Her goal is to foster awareness, motivation, and skills that bring clients to sustained levels of personal and professional growth so they can engage in work with more joy and enthusiasm. Through her coaching practice, PDW Coaching, Paula partners with clients to connect who they are with who they want to be as leaders and influencers within their organizations and on teams. Paula Di Rita Wishart is a certified career and leadership coach and facilitator with expertise in fostering value-driven professional growth in her clients, strengthening the relationship between work and self. ![]() Connect who you are more closely to what you do. Spend a powerful half-hour considering what you want your work to be about or in service to in this world. But how does a job title convey who we are? Come to our March 3 session to shift the focus of your professional goals from a job title to what has meaning for you. “What do you do?” So often we respond to this question with a job title, and we use a job title as a compass for what is next. And you can work from their co-working space after the event for free. The team at Venue is so excited we are checking out their space that they are providing complimentary samples of their coffee and pastries. We will be meeting at the Venue Market and Café, which is on the far left side of the building. Venue by 4M is a coworking space that features a full market and restaurant developed by Heidi and Margaret Poscher. Supporting fellow femme entrepreneurs, Candid Conversations is checking out a new space for this month's session. ![]() Join Shine & Rise for its fourth Candid Conversation at a new location. ![]()
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