Think back to your last high-stakes encounter. A major job interview. A nail-biting presentation. Maybe it was talking to your teen about his risky … Read more
Where Was HR In All These Sexual Harassment Scandals?
With the number of reports of sexual harassment now a tidal wave, some very pointed questions are being asked: “How could this have happened for all … Read more
Before You Buy a Solution, Know What the Problem Is First
Conferences. Every presenter and exhibitor have THE solution for whatever ails your organization. It might be a technology dashboard that presents all of … Read more
Dealing With the People Part of Big Data Analytics
Considering that analytics is meant to be about hard evidence, it’s surprising how much it’s riven with emotion. I’ve run across various points of … Read more
Why It’s A Mistake To Think Managers Are Effective Coaches
In 2015, Joseph R. Weintraub and James M. Hunt argued in the Harvard Business Review that there were two types of managers: those who coach and those who … Read more
Are You Letting Unwritten Rules Shape Your Culture?
The first day at a new job is rough. We are excited and proud but also feel nervous: Will I fit in? Will the reality of the job match my desires? The first … Read more
Lessons from SAP’s Journey: Three Actionable Ways to Increase Women in Management
Organizations continue to struggle to create gender equality in the workplace, especially those in the technology industry. According to research from … Read more
Employee Recognition Can Help You Find New Leaders
Even as “the changing world of work” has become a de facto part of most of our lives, a challenge remains in this seemingly frenetic pace. Rather than … Read more
Here’s How to Evaluate Manager Effectiveness
As global markets push businesses to become more agile and responsive, it’s tempting to predict that management roles will virtually disappear from … Read more
Insights On Culture From Pioneers and Leaders
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. said, “A moment’s insight is sometimes worth a life’s experience.” So, when an opportunity presents itself to learn from those … Read more