Sometimes, I think the business world has made an art out of the non-apology apology. You know the kind I’m talking about: “I’m sorry if it seemed as if I … Read more
The 5 Things You Must Embrace to Become a More Self-Aware Leader
At Columbia University, Prof. Hitendra Wadhwa teaches future leaders that companies should value the whole person, not just the business employee. He … Read more
It’s Easy to Judge People, Especially If We Don’t Know Much About Them
I was out walking with my wife recently (that’s what middle-aged suburban people do — we walk; it makes us feel like we are less lazy and it gets us … Read more
I’m Just In HR, So How Do I Counsel My Boss and Keep My Job?
By Howard Mavity Fran Sepler recently posted an insightful blog titled, I’m Sort of Sorry: Coaching the High Level Harasser, that discussed coaching a … Read more
Always Be Looking? Good Advice, But Better to Have a Good Network
“How long were you in the job? Twenty-nine years was the reply.” Things were good; he was at the top of his game. Headhunters were always calling with … Read more
The Complete Automation of HR: It May Be Here Sooner Than You Think
I love my friends in human resources, but I am just back from a week in Vegas where a bunch of people told me that HR can be automated. I think that’s … Read more
Think the Boss is Crazy? Study Says You May Very Well Be Right
A recent article on PsyBlog maintains that many horrible bosses have a bona fide narcissistic personality disorder. Not all experts agree whether … Read more
HR Roundtable: Getting a Fix on the Value of Workplace Communication
Every time the HR Roundtable in Cincinnati gathers, the subject of “Communication” comes up during the discussion. Ironically, no one really knows what … Read more
7 Secrets That Only HR Pros Know
Editor’s Note: Sometimes readers ask about past TLNT articles. That’s why we republish a Classic TLNT post every Friday that some of you have requested. I … Read more
Thinking About Work: It’s Another One of Your Life Relationships
I was having lunch with a friend who was telling me about a previous lunch date that hadn’t been nearly as enjoyable. During that lunch, my friend (let’s … Read more