by Robyn McLeod | Apr 4, 2019 | Team Development
I often hear leaders express frustration when they get negative feedback from their team. “Why am I just now hearing this?” they may ask. “I don’t understand where this is coming from,” they lament. They are often caught off-guard or...
by Robyn McLeod | Mar 28, 2019 | Team Development
My first experience receiving 360-degree feedback was quite an eye-opener. With a capable team of individuals who I worked well with and trusted to get the work of our department done, I felt pretty confident about the ratings I would receive. My peers and my boss...
by Robyn McLeod | Mar 7, 2019 | Thoughtful Leadership
Early in the year I wrote about my personal vision to create better, happier workplaces and my commitment to focus on the management behaviors that lead to ideal workplaces. In the first blog post I shared the benefits of and best approaches to positive reinforcement....
by Robyn McLeod | Feb 28, 2019 | Management Skills
Today I reviewed 360 feedback with a client who is an emerging leader, and I was impressed with the scores he received for his level of integrity, trust, and customer focus. As we talked about the ways in which he cultivated the skills and behaviors that were...
by Robyn McLeod | Feb 7, 2019 | Self-Care
This time of year, in the middle of winter, I often find myself feeling fatigued and dragging a bit. I want to put away the bulky coats, scarves and gloves, enjoy more daylight, and feel the warmth of the sun. It is also a time when I am reminded to practice good...
