There’s no way around it – being a leader is tough. It’s hard and it’s getting harder. The complexity and pace of business today makes it virtually … Read more
Diversity at Work: It’s About Helping Employees Uncover Their Individuality
As the authors of the Harvard Business Review article, Fear of Being Different Stifles Talent, point out, diversity is an almost universal value in … Read more
How Do You Handle a New Hire Who Wants an iPhone 6 Type Job Upgrade?
I think there is an epidemic in our society, and I’m going to blame Apple. Sure other cell phone companies do the same thing, but Apple was the one who … Read more
It’s Leadership’s Corporate Responsibility to Listen to Employees
In 1986, Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds after launch because of a failed O Ring that employees of NASA had earlier highlighted as a risk. … Read more
Big Issue For 2020 Workforce: Getting Workers, Management on Same Page
Oxford Economics and SAP recently released the report Workforce 2020: The Looming Talent Crisis aimed at understanding the opportunities and challenges of … Read more
Some Sobering Reasons Why We Need to Train Our Leaders, Too
Leaders play an essential role in meeting business goals and profitability targets, as well as delivering service and retaining talent. However, according … Read more
Don’t Let an Earthquake Get in the Way of Recognizing Employees
I live about two hours from California’s Napa Valley. When people hear that they tell me they’re jealous and ask how often I go wine tasting. Umm … … Read more
Six Things You Need to Know to Be Really Great at HR
The one great thing I love about going to HR and talent conferences is that you always get reminded about what really good HR should look like. It doesn’t … Read more
Getting Ready to Pounce When the Next Opportunity Comes
“Can you make the connection for me? I would love to get an opportunity with them based on this article.” The other email read, “Could you send a copy of … Read more
Some Very Good Reasons That Smart Business Leaders Scrimmage
“We’ve got our first scrimmage.” Players love to hear those words from the coach because scrimmages are much more fun than squat thrusts, windmills, or … Read more