After I left, they kept the “team captain” on for another decade — until she became a “pariah,” which she kind of always was, and was asked to leave. … Read more
HR Roundtable: The Touchy Issue of Credibility at Work
The turn to Spring brought a sense of renewal for the March HR Roundtable in Cincinnati as we had a near record turnout of over 150 people! Everyone had … Read more
Sourcing Leaders – Have We Been Our Own Worst Enemy?
As background, I spent the last two years leading the global sourcing team for Hewitt Associates so the finger I am pointing is directly at me. As the … Read more
Tilting at Windmills: Sometimes, You Just Have to Do It to Be Heard
Some subjects I care about but am reluctant to discuss because it’s just… awkward. Lots of people naturally feel uncomfortable when folks get emotional … Read more
Leadership Perspective: You’ll Fall Short Unless You Keep “And” in Mind
By Michael Burchell and Jennifer Robin Even if you have a great culture, a whip-smart strategy, and undeniable presence in the market, you will still fall … Read more
The Keys to Being Less Busy and More Strategic
This month’s webinar topic, Be Less Busy, Be More Strategic, drew record breaking attendance. People at all levels are feeling overworked and overwhelmed. … Read more
What an Orchestra Can Teach Us About Employee Engagement
“My first concert will be a special one; it will be in front of a private audience.” That was the response from the recently hired conductor of the L.A. … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Why Superstar Employees Are Big Game-Changers
Here’s what I took away from Apple’s big announcement this week launching the new and improved version of the iPad – game changing superstar employees are … Read more
Disengaged at the Top: Leaders are Unrecognized Victims of the Recession
There’s a lot of talk about employee disengagement, with reports coming out on the high percent of workers who are disengaged and ready to leave when … Read more
Have You Earned the Right to Lead?
Ten Deeply Destructive Mistakes That Suggest the Answer Is No (and How to Stop Making Them) Editor’s note: John Hamm explains in his new book, Unusually … Read more