When financial times get tough for organizations, invariably company culture initiatives are the first to be cut. The view is that these are the easiest … Read more
HR a Profit Center? Seriously!
For years, I’ve read articles about the human resource (HR) department as a “revenue center.” They go something like, “We built … Read more
From Shrinking Violet to Purple Cow: Getting HR to Tell Its Own Story
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What’s Hot in the CHRO Marketplace
CEOs continue to upgrade their CHRO talent with talent management, transformation and top team needs driving much of that change. Board members are … Read more
6 Measures of Emotional Maturity As A Leader
Anybody who’s managed people can tell you about good days and bad days. On the good days, you feel like a winning coach at the Super Bowl. On the bad days, … Read more
Servant Leadership Lessons From a 17-Year-Old
I just read a great story about what Servant Leadership looks like. It’s in the new book Stadium Status: Taking Your Business to the Big Time, which … Read more
Red Teaming: How to Get At The Truth Within Your Organization
General Martin Dempsey, the former chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, tells a story about the day he was promoted to the Army’s highest rank back … Read more
Communication is the Key to Getting the Best From Your 1099s
We all know communication is central to the success of any relationship. So why, then, do so many companies and HR managers have trouble setting effective … Read more
What SMBs Can do to Keep Employee Records Safe
My company provides cloud storage for secure file management in small and medium-sized businesses. Since employee involvement is key in data protection, we … Read more
Leaders – They Don’t Trust You
Corporate leaders have a big problem. Trust in leadership is at an all-time low, and employees believe their leaders are detached and don’t care about … Read more