The importance of saving face in Asian cultures has been well documented, and Americans planning to work in Asia are often advised to get familiar with the … Read more
Pixar and the Secrets of Managing Creative People
If you don’t find Ed Catmull’s Creativity Inc. difficult, you are not reading it right. The book is an engaging and easy to read story; however its best … Read more
The Price of Principles: What Do They Say About a Company’s Culture?
The New York Times published an article about yet another successful, high profile sports coach who has been caught lying about his credentials. Times … Read more
What Do You Do If You Don’t Get Along With Your Boss?
“So what if your boss is the person you don’t get along with? It’s like we just don’t click, and neither of us is talking about it. Should I be the one who … Read more
Growing Your Career: Let Your Goals Be the Rudder That Guides You There
A headhunter called this week and their client is interested in me for a CEO role. Never really thought of myself at that level. I don’t know if I should … Read more
The 7 Habits Of Remarkably Likeable HR Managers
Ripped from the pages of Inc. magazine’s recent article, 7 Habits of Remarkably Likeable Bosses, I give you … something slightly different: The 7 Habits … Read more
Over the Line: Why Pressuring Employees to Donate Is a Bad Idea
I used to work for a woman named Linda, who reported to a woman named Lisa. I didn’t care for Linda too much, and I cared even less for Lisa. I thought … Read more
Leadership and Narcissism, or Things We Can Learn From Kanye West
Few musicians are as successful, or as polarizing, as Kanye West. For the uninitiated, West is a giant in the modern music industry. He is the fifth most … Read more
Yes, It’s Time to Finally Bid the HR Generalist Goodbye
“I do not have time for LinkedIn or any of that, but I DO make time for my pedicures. Super serious HR lady at #gbrshrm.” This was one that I saw … Read more
3 Things That Will Help You Become an Exceptional Manager
In my most recent post on Compensation Café, I referenced a quote from Don Knauss, CEO of Clorox, about the “head” part of leadership. In Don’s terms, the … Read more