Dear Applebee’s, I used to work for you in Human Resources. It was a great 3 1/2 years. I loved working for you. I was surrounded by the most … Read more
What TV’s Law & Order Can Teach Us About Interviewing
TV cops have it all figured out. Just watch their interrogations. One guy comes in strong, slamming his fists on the table and screaming like a madman. … Read more
Are You Unleashing Opportunities For Talent to Flourish?
Attracting, retaining, and optimizing talent — and doing it successfully — is the new leadership call to action. The quality and potential of your talent … Read more
A Failure to Communicate: Working on Getting Your Message Across
One of the traits that sets humans apart from the rest of Creation is our ability to communicate in great detail, with a minimum of confusion and … Read more
Breaking Out of the “Old” HR: Maybe It’s Time For Culture Development
Human Resources has a reputation for being a department of policy enforcers. While it might seem intuitive that the role of HR would be to serve the … Read more
Keeping Future Leaders Where They’ll Do Most Good – Inside the Company
Last week, I discussed how to identify current and future leaders inside your company. The tactics include observing colleague interactions and basic … Read more
A Leadership Lesson: Stay Out of the Way When Things Are Going Well
I’m continuing a series of lessons learned from top executives with brilliant insights from Herb Kelleher, founder and chairman emeritus of Southwest … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Great Interview Questions For Sales Personnel
Here are three (3) great interview questions for potential sales personnel: Tell me about your sales process at your current/previous job. Don’t assume … Read more
When Rudeness Dominates Your Work Culture, Everyone Pays the Price
You’re rude because your boss is rude. WOW! That was an article in my feed from the Harvard Business Review this week. I could not wait to click over … Read more
Weekly Wrap: A Good Look at the State of Talent Management in 2013
OK, I admit it — I’m a sucker for anything that tries to dig down into the “state” of HR or talent management. That’s why the … Read more