by Jane Perdue | Leadership
Barry wasn’t happy that his boss put him through the 360 evaluation process.
He was even unhappier after receiving the feedback. In fact, he was shocked, angry and disbelieving.
Under no circumstances did he view himself as being unethical, thoughtless, and lacking integrity.
In following the trail of bread crumbs to the root cause of his issues, Barry was amazed to discover it was his propensity for changing meeting schedules that had opened the door to the lack of trust, low satisfaction and poor performance that dogged his department. (more…)
by Jane Perdue | Character
“Are you questioning me in my house?”
Edan*, my male hair stylist, stood there, looking askance at me and sounding incredulous that I would question what he was doing.
“I am. It’s my hair.”
I wasn’t certain at that moment if his question was a control issue, a gender thing or may be a bit of both. (more…)
by Jane Perdue | DEI
I was surprised and taken back by the passion and lack of tolerance in voice as she said,
“I’m furious about the detached garages behind the new homes being built along the entrance to our subdivision. They cheapen the neighborhood.”
I saw the same surprise in her face when I responded, (more…)
by Jane Perdue | Leadership
“After Tessa got away with simply saying I’m working on project xyz in the daily readout session I started doing the same. No point in doing the extra prep work if I didn’t have to.”
“Didn’t your boss call you out for not sharing issues, obstacles and accomplishments like you’re supposed to?”
“He never said a word.”
This exchange occurred in a meeting in which the company owner was explaining how ineffective the daily readout sessions had become and how the new online data reporting system would fix the communication problems. (more…)
by Jane Perdue | Leadership
I love contrarians.
Those who take a different or opposite point of view or attitude can move the conversation and decision-making to a higher level.
A level where alternate ideas and options are introduced.
A level where comfort zones are pushed.
A level where a richer and better outcome is produced.
They can also bring things to a complete halt or introduce disarray.
All depends on whether you’re dealing with a devil’s or angel’s advocate. (more…)
