I had my first real job when I was 20-years-old. I filled a vacancy in a Human Resources department. I wasn’t very good at it. My boss didn’t like me. … Read more
You’re the Boss Now: Here’s What Being a Manager is All About
By Aaron McDaniel Me: “I need you to keep on working.” Jim: “But boss, it’s 10:30 at night and I have been working here since 7 am. We are not going to get … Read more
Is It Counterproductive to Have an Open Door Policy?
“Nothing traps you in the urgency of the moment like availability.” — Sam Raimer, Baptist pastor and blogger. Anyone in a leadership position, from an … Read more
A Smart Guide For Driving Better Employee Development
Our brains are like forests — always growing and changing, and highly susceptible to their environment. When we’re in supportive, nurturing situations, we … Read more
7 Actions That Drive Sustainable High Performance
There’s always room to improve performance. These talent practices can help companies consistently meet or exceed strategic business objectives over time, … Read more
Here’s Why I Love Hiring People Who Have Been Fired Before
Their are few truisms I know in HR. As soon as you think you’ll never be surprised again by something dumb done by an employee – you’ll be surprised. … Read more
How to Make Better Use of the Most Overlooked Part in Our HR Toolkit
The official decree came down that the weekend had changed. The business community was very excited by this because they had not been able to not align … Read more
The Benefits of Vacation: Why Letting Employees Off Makes So Much Sense
Why, oh why are we so stingy with time off? Not only are managers reluctant to give time off, employees are often reluctant to take it. It’s no secret that … Read more
The Perils of Being a Super Leader
I am a big Superman fan, and I’m really looking forward to seeing the new movie. But the whole Superman concept got me thinking – how would you feel if you … Read more
Nobody Is Indispensable, or Why You Really Need Succession Planning
“The graveyards are full of indispensable men.” — Charles DeGaulle One of the basic tenets of popular business advice, publicized even by industry leaders … Read more