The 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.
Read moreThe Human Side of Leadership...and Trust
This last week has been one surprise after another. A lot of surprises were not-so-fun, but even “not-so-fun” is adventurous. Bring it! The one surprise I appreciate the most is several of my clients talking about the human side of leadership.
Read moreBetrayal is unintentional, isn't it?
When I think about betrayal in the research sense, it’s clinical, scientific, and even fascinating. When I think about the betrayals I’ve experienced in my life, the word evokes strong emotions.
Read moreBetrayal of Trust
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.
Read moreTrusting our Leaders
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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