The word “talent” gets thrown around rather easily in the HR community. In fact, in some corners it’s become more of a catchphrase versus an actual focus. … Read more
4 Rounds of Interviews? It Shows How Screwed Up Your Hiring Process Is
I had a client recently that was undecided about a candidate after the fourth (4th) round interview. They were thinking that maybe a fifth round would make … Read more
The 20 Key Components of Organizational Speed
Second of two parts Editor’s note: If you missed Part 1, see Fast, Faster, Fastest: How Going Slow Simply Kills Organizations Once you accept the … Read more
How Can HR Add Real Business Value? It Takes More Than a Seat at the Table
“Finally – some strong evidence that giving HR pros the proverbial ‘seat at the table’ actually can raise company profits.” Really? Simply … Read more
How Many Hours at Work Are Simply Too Many Hours at Work?
An article last week on NFL.com spoke to the work schedule of Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz, which averages 100 hours per week! Here’s how … Read more
Fast, Faster, Fastest: How Going Slow Simply Kills Organizations
First of two parts You could accurately call me Dr. Speed because I love speed. I don’t mean the speed associated with fast cars, but instead, … Read more
Weekly Wrap: A Strategy That Makes Sense – Hiring Optimistic People
I look for management and hiring wisdom wherever I can find it, and sometimes, I find it in the The New York Times’ Corner Office column. Although … Read more
To All You Horrible Bosses Out There: Thanks For Inspiring Me to Move On
It was a simple list — a tribute to those who I adore because they helped me become the person I am today. I thought about Kevin who honed my words early … Read more
Creativity Through Abuse? It’s Simply the Dark Side of Leadership
I came across this article from Pacific Standard magazine the other day and thought it was discussion worthy – and certainly a little controversial. And, … Read more
What Giant Redwoods Can Teach Us About Teamwork
There are many amazing things in America, the coast redwood trees in Northern California are but one. I learned something fascinating about these trees, … Read more