by Christi Barrett | Leadership, Teamwork
Some organizational cultures embrace and even insist upon regular peer-to-peer feedback. In other companies, if you give a peer a suggestion, it may be perceived as odd or even “none of your business.” (It is your business, of course, if your success is dependent upon...
by Christi Barrett | Leadership
There is nothing wrong with devoting yourself to work, reveling in the satisfaction that achievement brings. A disturbing trend, however, seems to be organizations saying they value work/life balance and then reinforcing just the opposite behavior. The company line...
by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
I felt like screaming. That same old, seemingly-constant problem was back. The details aren’t important, but suffice to say, I experienced an avalanche of feelings, ranging from disbelief (AGAIN?!) to rage ($#*^@). With time and its wonderful sidekick,...
by Christi Barrett | Leadership
Fear is the last emotion most leaders will admit to experiencing. The “never let them see you sweat” pressure, whether external or self-inflicted, keeps many people from facing their real fears. Leaders do need to be careful about how and to whom they...
by Christi Barrett | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership
Recent discussions about confidence have led us to explore identity, or how you answer the question, “Who am I?” Identity in this context isn’t about your job, other life roles or what you do. What we’re talking about here is the core of who...
by Christi Barrett | Leadership
A coworker recently commented, “It’s true that women are less confident on the job than men.” As you might expect, I couldn’t just let that statement slide. “You don’t really think that’s true,” I said. With some...
