Culture Catalyst Blog & Articles

Leader Fatigue – 4 Steps to Prevention

Many new leaders enter their first management position with stars in their eyes and high hopes for becoming the best possible leader. I was one of those starry-eyed newbies who was determined to be the best I could be. But ...

When Is a Number Just a Number?

The Goal-Setting Process: When Is a Number Just a Number? By Angela Fieler It’s October – the time of year when leaves start to change, people begin preparing for year-end holidays, and some organizations begin the budgeting and goal-setting process for the new year. ...

Balancing Leadership: Engaging a Diverse Workforce

Effective leadership is a delicate balancing act that requires managing a diverse range of employees. Each department contains employees with varying levels of skill, engagement, life experiences, and enthusiasm. As a leader, you invest your time, energy, and resources into ...

The Five Languages of Appreciation at Work

Successful workplaces thrive on employee engagement. Leaders can effectively motivate and engage employees, by first understanding employees' unique perspectives and preferences. What motivates one worker may fall flat for another. In their book, The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Work ...

Lead the Way: Maintaining Standards as a Leader

Leadership is all about setting an example and inspiring others to follow your lead. A great leader is someone who is transparent, ethical, and accountable. When it comes to maintaining standards, a leader needs to set clear goals and objectives, ...

Don’t Ask if You Don’t Want to Hear

The topic of rounding is nothing new for healthcare leaders. For years we’ve talked about purposeful rounding. It's important to ask questions that focus on what is going well and what they need. But be sure you are ready to ...

Great Coaches are Coached Themselves

One of the keys to great leadership is having good coaching skills. The problem is many newly minted managers and supervisors lack these skills. Healthcare organizations, in particular, often have good intentions for development, but never bring them to fruition. ...

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