HR
When Autonomy Becomes Neglect: Rethinking How We Lead
Autonomy is often praised, but without context it turns into neglect. Learn why freedom at work can backfire and how leaders can strike the right balance.
Rob Lion, Ph.D.
October 1, 2025
HR
Why Can’t Onboarding Feel More Like Check-In at a Resort?
Warning: This might make you rethink everything you’re doing in those first 90 days. Picture this: You’ve just arrived at a luxury resort for vacation. You’re excited but slightly anxious
Rob Lion, Ph.D.
September 25, 2025
Leadership
Is Facilitation the Leadership Skill We’ve Been Overlooking?
In my upcoming podcast episode with host Myriam Hadnes, of the Workshops Work podcast (ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally), we unpack a leadership approach that’s often misunderstood,
Rob Lion, Ph.D.
April 23, 2025
Feedback
Are You Leading, or Cheer-leading?
Warning: This one might sting! Let’s pretend we’re sitting down for a feedback conversation. You’ve got your coffee. I’ve got mine. I look across the table and say something that
Rob Lion, Ph.D.
April 16, 2025
Leadership
So What’s the Problem with Delegation?
Delegation has long been considered a hallmark of effective leadership. It’s a skill taught early, often framed as the antidote to micromanagement, a strategy to lighten a leader’s load and
Rob Lion, Ph.D.
March 21, 2025
Feedback
Feedback is Like Most Other Gifts; We Appreciate it More When it is Something We Want
As I wrap up my holiday blog season on the gift of feedback, I want to draw attention to a significant factor as it relates to our ability to accept
Rob Lion, Ph.D.
December 21, 2022
Feedback
Would You Rather Climb a Mountain or Provide Someone Feedback?
If climbing a mountain is more desirable than providing a person with difficult feedback, you are not alone. Feedback is one of the most valuable culture and behavior-supporting actions leaders,
Rob Lion, Ph.D.
December 6, 2022
Communication
Feedback = Love, Accountability = Respect
Providing clear and specific feedback is one of the most difficult tasks an employee encounters. Here we explore how to begin to minimize the stress and increase the impact of
Rob Lion, Ph.D.
November 30, 2022
