Let’s start with a riddle: Who am I? I break hearts and ruin lives. I’m cunning and malicious and get stronger with age. The more I’m quoted, the more I’m … Read more
Dysfunctional Employees? Sometimes, We Need Them to Innovate
When the numbers are in the trillions – 10 trillion to be precise – a lot can be accomplished. But then again, a lot can go wrong as well. The human body … Read more
Top Ten Ways Your Recruiter Or Sourcer Blog Will #Fail (And How To Avoid That)
Are you a recruiter who also blogs? There’s not many of us because it IS hard work and the ROI is unclear. Few of our peers make the effort, even fewer … Read more
Managing For Engagement: It Won’t Work Unless Performance is the Goal
My 4-year-old daughter recently took up playing her first team sport, soccer. As any parent who has had a young child in soccer knows, it’s quite a … Read more
Recruiting Budget Shortfalls on the Horizon? Optimize Resources for Effective Results
It’s not surprising that corporate recruiting budgets are at risk – everyone is being tasked to do more with fewer resources. Even if your recruiting … Read more
3 Ways to Help Build and Sustain a Strong Company Culture
What’s your ambition for the culture of your organization? If you intend to create and preserve a strong company culture of recognition – one that drives … Read more
A Lesson From the Big Reorganization at JC Penney: Change Can’t be Rushed
After a full on rebranding, new strategic direction, and massive organizational changes designed to reinvent the retailer and improve profits, JC Penney … Read more
Mediocre Employees: Are They Disengaged, or Just Role Players?
Does your organization really need — or want — role players in your workforce? The easy answer is “of course we do,” but what if … Read more
The Sweet Spot: Helping Others Find the Inflection Point in Their Career
I have always been a people watcher. I watch the way people react while in conversation. I watch emotions. I watch the dynamics of groups and how people … Read more
How Networking Works, or The Day I Met Bill Murray & Clint Eastwood
Every month I do a webinar, and then I do a blog post with a summary and a link to listen. But this month, and because this webinar was about networking, I … Read more