Let’s set aside the obvious: Know the business. Build a great team. Cultivate relationships and respect with others on the leadership team. Understand the … Read more
Europe’s HR Leaders Worry Too About Becoming Business Partners
The days when the basic function of an HR professional focused purely on core HR matters of recruitment and payroll are long gone. “It was a simpler time,” … Read more
It’s Time for HR to Finally Get Serious About Becoming Strategic
Let me state right up front that I’m a huge fan of yours, HR. But it’s time for you to get serious about making some very long-overdue changes. I’ve spent … Read more
What Hypergrowth Environments and the Gig Economy Can Teach Us in Talent Acquisition
In a world where the HR function delves into “break-a-thons” and innovation doesn’t hold the competitive advantage it once did, it can get harder for … Read more
Great Leaders Aren’t Born, They’re Cloned
“Last night on an elevator in New York, headed to dinner with my colleagues, a woman on the elevator asked if I was China Gorman. When I said yes, … Read more
How Talent Acquisition Leaders Can Be Super Valuable
Being invaluable means that you offer something unique and valuable that no one else in your circle does. I have been blessed; this was very easy for me to … Read more
When Wanting To Be Liked Is A Problem
A desire to be liked and accepted is deeply ingrained in just about everyone. It is a human trait that often drives the actions and decisions people make … Read more
When Your Leader is Struggling, Here’s What You Can Do
I am unhappy with my boss… He doesn’t give me feedback…. When she gives me feedback, it’s really vague and unhelpful… He doesn’t do what he says he’s going … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Sometimes You Should ‘Just Do It’
I have not spent a lot of time thinking about the Nike slogan over the years, but, as I was reading about its history, I was reminded that sometimes you … Read more
How To Become A Superboss In 4 Steps
Some leaders don’t just build successful organizations; they also attract, train and cultivate the next generation of exceptional leaders. … Read more