You’ve most likely heard the story of the paralyzed Carnival cruise ship, The Triumph. The cruise ship that lost power last week and had to be towed by tug … Read more
How to Put a Stop to Bullying in the Workplace
Bullies destroy your company. Not only do they destroy the culture of your company, they destroy the ability of employees to produce their best work. There … Read more
Is Inspiration Deficit Disorder Crippling Your Organization?
Yesterday, an HR professional who has worked in many organizations said something really sad. It was in response to me asking her what the really evolved … Read more
Why Following Up With Job Candidates Is Incredibly Crucial
With tens or even hundreds of candidates applying for jobs at your company, it can be rather time-consuming to keep each one in the loop about the status … Read more
Doing the “Pope Thing”: Lessons From the Day I Walked in and Quit My Job
When I got in my car the other morning, the news flash that came through was that Pope Benedict XVI had resigned. This was big news since apparently a … Read more
The Avengers: Sometimes, It’s About Building a High-Performing Team
Editor’s Note: With the Academy Awards drawing near, TLNT again asked some prominent thought leaders to write about their favorite movie from this … Read more
Incompetent, Unproductive Employees: They’re Pretty Easy to Spot
Spotting incompetence is simple. Look for the people who know full well what they need to change about themselves to be more productive but refuse to do … Read more
Why Changing Functional Roles Is a Golden Opportunity for HR
Until recently, the role of corporate functions such as HR, marketing, and IT, was relatively straightforward. These organizations carried out essential … Read more
Most of Your Job Applicants Really Don’t Want a Job
Yes, most applicants don’t really want a job — they want a career. They may not openly confess to their employer that this is what they want. Heck, … Read more
Getting a Grip on Big Data: You Ignore It at Your Own Peril
We’re operating in an environment where the pace and velocity of change is making it almost impossible to use the past to predict the future, and the sheer … Read more