Remember when you were younger and you wanted to be older? Remember how your mom/dad/aunt/grandma/trusted adult told you, “This is the best time of your … Read more
Why It’s Good For You (and Your Company) When You’re an Energizer
Whether you affect people positively or negatively does not just influence what people think of you and their willingness to help you. It also profoundly … Read more
Splitting HR? No, It’s About Infusing It With an Operational Mindset
Here we go again. In the July-August 2014 Harvard Business Review, author Ram Charan writes that It’s Time to Split HR. He proposes two totally different … Read more
Your Talent Is Your Brand, So Why Do So Many Treat Talent So Badly?
A friend of mine posted this blurb on Facebook from an audio book he was listening to (note: I don’t know the name of said audio book): Numerous studies … Read more
The Message Is Clear: Workers Still Want Balance, Growth, Advancement
The economy may be improving, but job numbers show it’s a long way from fully bouncing back from pre-recession levels. According to a survey from Kelly … Read more
HR Is a Lot of Things, But It’s Not Exactly Rocket Science
I hear one thing over and over from people who read my stuff or see my presentations: “It’s not rocket science.” I take that as a compliment. I’m not … Read more
Managing the Workplace “Noise” Surrounding a Cultural Change
At the time you announce a new strategy, reorganization, acquisition, or any significant change in your organization, the conversations are likely already … Read more
The Real Danger With a Results-At-Any-Cost Management Philosophy
Several years ago, I worked with a major cereal manufacturer whose leadership was concerned that many of the company’s managers weren’t succeeding. The … Read more
Arguing With the Boss – and Living to Tell About It
Take it from me: Arguing with the boss is generally not a career enhancing experience. I know this because I have worked for a lot of different bosses over … Read more
Would My Leadership Job Be Easier in a Parallel Universe?
Sometimes leadership and management jobs just feel ugly and impossible. I can remember feeling at various points in my career, that the mission just didn’t … Read more