All People are Perfect … for Something By Dona Baker, Whyworks Using labels such as “top talent” and “star employee” is harmful to employees. It is also harmful to organizations. Simply stated, there is no defined or realistic way to measure ‘top talent’, or a ‘star employee.’ Progress, at work, or in life, is not… Continue reading Top Talent and Star Employees
Category: Employee Engagement
Clarifying Expectations – Part 2
Do You Want To Be a Tree Planter? Being Clear About Role Expectations – Part II By Dona Baker, Whyworks In Part I of this two-part series, I wrote that we really need to be clear when explaining the roles in our organization. Most importantly by describing the main focus of the job and what… Continue reading Clarifying Expectations – Part 2
Psychological Safety
Psychological Safety: You can’t see what you don’t believe. By Dona Baker, Whyworks In her video Psychological Safety is No Accident, Dr. Eve Purdy advises that senior leaders in organizations often assume their employees feel psychologically safe because they happen to feel safe. I think it’s reasonable and expected that senior leaders think this way.… Continue reading Psychological Safety