Many people have seen analytics maturity curves. Most look the same — which is too bad because they take us in the wrong direction. They tend to look … Read more
On Being an Introverted Black Woman in Leadership
Many introverts find that they’ve got some extra work to do to make a good impression on the job. An introverted employee can come across to others as … Read more
Rethinking Traditional Leadership Development
As the saying goes, “Every cloud has a silver lining.” The current storm of the pandemic is no exception. Despite the human and economic devastation … Read more
Productivity Best Practices That Backfire
The last few months of the global pandemic forced organizations to pivot their priorities, halt hiring, lay off employees, and learn how to run teams that … Read more
A Pandemic Pivot of HR Strategy Is Likely Harder Than You Imagined
It seems as though many volumes have been written so far advising HR leaders on how best to adjust for a pandemic-driven new normal. Combined with internal … Read more
6 Tips for Success in a Work at Home Environment for 2021
Back in 2014, I began my official journey from an office-based work environment to a work from home venture. Back then it was becoming more the norm for … Read more
Happening on ERE: What Happens When an Employer Tries to Stay Out of Politics?
It’s an age-old question: Should employers wade into politics? It’s also an irrelevant question — because it implies that your organization has … Read more
4 Communication Lessons From Leaders Who Fail
Many so-called experts today talk about leadership but have never led anything more complex than a high-school marching band. They offer principles as if … Read more
Can a Company Be Apolitical?
In the hyper-tense and increasingly political world we live in, it’s no secret that many organizations are taking strong stances on a number of different … Read more
HR Famous: Does Having Two Bosses (or CEOs) Ever Work?
In episode 38 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee discuss whether having two bosses or two … Read more