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Joy in the Reflection - Lake Tahoe, NV, USA by Jennifer White (c)
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure and joy of presenting to nearly 300 women leaders in higher education in the state of Wisconsin. I was excited and honored to be asked. The organization is celebrating their 25th anniversary and wanted to talk about reflecting on their successes and ways to set the path going forward.
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The Next Steps - Santa Barbara, CA, USA - (c) Marya Wilson
Today’s current environment is full of disruption, uncertainty, and transformation beyond what we have seen in quite some time. Organizations are navigating waters uncharted. Leaders have been incredibly successful and also struggled with the path forward during this disruptive time.
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The Grand Tetons - Wyoming, USA - (c) Tina Wilson
It has been an interesting week or so. I have had the same question (or a variation of it) asked by a handful of clients and students: what do I do as a leader if I have people on my team who will not do what they’re asked, will not follow directions, and refuse to listen to me?
Read moreThe research I do looks at the experiences and stories of people who experience organizational exit. My research partner and I want to understand why people feel “pushed” to leave their jobs and careers. Nearly every experience in our research involves some form of betrayal.
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Last week’s conversation sparked an insightful discussion with a dear friend about leaders and trust. He suggested that good leaders can be trusted. Those that don’t commit the time to developing trust with their followers truly aren’t leaders; they are only people in positions of legitimate authority or power.
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These stories were very personal and involved an array of minor to major betrayals of trust. It was an insightful and enlightening conversation, reminding us of just how deeply trust affects our relationships.
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