Every company wants engaged employees. But trying to engage employees won’t work when they’re suffering through pain and frustration. This is … Read more
Protecting Your Culture During M&As
Companies put a lot on the line during a merger or acquisition. But often, these high-risk, high-reward initiatives fail to yield the potential gains … Read more
A Reinvention of Leadership at Johnson & Johnson
When he took over as the CEO of venerable Johnson & Johnson in April 2012, Alex Gorsky brought much more than years of experience in the pharmaceutical … Read more
The “Manager for a Day” Approach to Leadership Development
I’ve yet to meet a talent executive who believes that their company has a deep enough pool of future leaders. Even current leaders don’t think … Read more
Recruiting’s Naughty List
It’s been quite a year, hasn’t it? I don’t need to recap the rollercoaster ride of 2021 for anyone reading this. You’ve been living it. A major theme from … Read more
How to Redirect Rampant Complaining
There are plenty of reasons for people to complain right now. For example, recent data shows that only 25% of leaders think their employees are thriving … Read more
The Uncomfortable Relationship Between Leadership and Goal-Setting
When it comes to their careers, lots of leaders have been treading water these past two years. Given the unprecedented upheaval we’ve experienced, that’s … Read more
The Biggest Cliché in HR
Have you ever heard a leader say, “Our people are our greatest asset”? Maybe you’ve said it yourself. Some part of you may have even believed it. I’m a … Read more
Revealed: The Differences Between How CEOs and Managers Wield Power
When you’re trying to get executives to support your new initiative — be it informing, threatening, guilting, or pleading — you’re using some form of … Read more
Could You Be Elon Musk’s HR Leader?
On episode 88 of the HR Famous podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee, and Kris Dunn come together to discuss Elon Musk as a … Read more