The title of this post may sound like the most obvious advice in the world. But in the land of employment branding and Silicon Valley startups, it’s not. … Read more
Emotions Are Good For Leaders – and For an Organization’s Performance, Too
Most readers know that I’m focused these days on the intersection of culture, organization performance, and humanity in the workplace. Deloitte’s new … Read more
Where in the World Are All the C-Level HR Executives?
Take a 30-second break and go to your company’s career site. No matter what industry you’re in, I’m willing to bet it says something about how amazing the … Read more
Want HR to Prove Its Worth? Just Make It a Profit Center
There’s a global war for talent raging. CEOs around the world see “human capital” as their No. 1 business challenge, says McKinsey. So why don’t these same … Read more
What Leaders Need to Do to Regain Their Workers’ Lost Trust
“Trust in institutions is no longer automatically granted on the basis of hierarchy or title; in today’s world, trust must be earned.” This is the … Read more
11 Things Leaders Need to Talk About When They Meet With Their Staff
A few years back I wrote an article called Stop Having Status Meetings! 5 Better Things to do Instead. Status updates squander time that could be spent … Read more
Want a Culture Like Netflix? You Need to Link Values and Recognition
Imagine for a moment that your own company’s culture is run like a professional sports team. Performers are highly rewarded for their contributions. … Read more
Five Tips For Brand New Managers
First of two parts So, you’ve been promoted to a manager position and have people reporting directly to you. But with great power comes great … Read more
How Strong Cultures Help Companies Win Talent — and Customers, Too
Leaders tend to focus on the internal benefits of culture — the ability to retain talent and improve performance. But the benefits of a strong culture also … Read more
Selling Your Employer Brand: The Power You Find in Stories and Sound Bites
Does your organization have a set of stories and sound bites that your recruiters and hiring managers share with potential candidates, stories that say: … Read more