So there I was on one knee with my hands cuffed behind my back in Little Italy on a beautiful day in May of 1996. Click. Someone took a picture. People … Read more
As a Manager, You Need to Build Your Relationship Before You Need It
“Every situation is different. In medical school you are trained on certain basic emergency situation. One you begin your practice, basically everything … Read more
July 4: A Day to Remember Employees and Their Workplace Contributions
I had the pleasure recently of meeting David Zinger, founder of the Employee Engagement Network and thought leader on engagement, in Dublin. In a good … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Lessons About Workplace Strategy, Age, and Experience
Recently, my 8 year old granddaughter challenged me to a game of Blokus, a strategy game for two players. I had never played before, but the game is quite … Read more
Sometimes, the Trick In Management & HR is Knowing When to Walk Away
If we had a crystal ball, life would be grand. But, because we don’t, we often find ourselves at the mercy of hindsight. Hindsight being 20/20, what is one … Read more
Avoiding Workplace Tsunamis: That’s My Big Lesson from SHRM Las Vegas
I just attended another SHRM national conference in Las Vegas. I’ve been to many of them over the past 25 years and seen new issues and themes develop as … Read more
Las Vegas Perspective: The Real Value of Attending a SHRM Conference
I got into a really good HR conversation yesterday at SHRM 2011 in Las Vegas. The conversation wasn’t at a session or about a session or with someone I … Read more
Are We Getting Too Little Time Off? Here’s Why Richard Branson Is Right
Editor’s note: TLNT health and wellness contributor had a strong reaction to some of Sir Richard Branson’s comments during his Opening General … Read more
How HR Speak Hurts HR – And Some HR Words That Should Be Banned
By Dr. John Sullivan If you worked in a business function where a majority of those you served were unclear about exactly what you do, wouldn’t you … Read more
Heightened Sensitivity: Why It’s Such a Critical Leadership Component
By Justin Menkes Leaders who exhibit humility in particular have developed a heightened sensitivity to the feelings of others. Great leaders are very good … Read more