Second of two parts If you want to learn whether HR is doing a good job screening candidates for critical job skills, ask the hiring manager. If he/she … Read more
The Two Most Important Decisions That a Manager Can Make
The first time I held a general management role, I had a mentor share something with me I found to be pretty life changing. He said, “You need to … Read more
Spock Had It Right: It’s About Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations
Why is creating a diverse team important? Do you know how to create diverse teams? As the Vulcans say in Star Trek, “Infinite diversity in infinite … Read more
Introverts: How to Unleash the Powers of Thinkers in Your Workplace
What do Albert Einstein, Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Mahatma Gandhi, Eleanor Roosevelt, Charles Darwin, J.K. Rowling, and Rosa Parks have in common? They … Read more
Are You Ready For $43 Per Hour Fast Food Workers?
There is this new, hip burger joint in Detroit called Moo Cluck Moo (all right, it’s a SmashBurger knock-off) which is becoming famous for paying its … Read more
Brand Blindness: When Companies Don’t Engage Customers or Employees
“I do not want to post it now because I will have over a thousand resumes before the end of the day. I normally post them as I leave for the day and … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Why Are So Many Managers Oblivious to the Obvious?
I wonder why so many business owners, hiring managers, and HR folks fail to do the simple, obvious things that lead to success? For instance: Why doesn’t … Read more
Millennial Myths: Really, They Are No Different Than Other Generations
Is anyone else tired of hearing the myths about Millennials in the workplace (entitled, need constant praise and reassurance, difficult to manage)? I know … Read more
How You Know You’re Exhibiting Grown-Up Behavior at Work
It’s back to school time, kids. Finally, you parents can return to a schedule without teenager late nights in the middle of the week or requests to go to … Read more
Six Keys to Getting a Better Payoff From Virtual Training
Everyone agrees that employee skills training can improve organizational productivity by dramatic margins. The challenge for learning leaders is how to … Read more