Emotion is an atavistic force in the foundations of human civilization. The Enlightenment (or Age of Reason) downplayed emotion’s role, favoring logos to … Read more
Why we’re actually witnessing ‘The Great Aspiration’
You can’t look at an HR journal right now without hearing a lot about the so-called ‘Great Resignation’. Sure, people are indeed resigning. But the … Read more
The Hoarding of Information
In sports, when the competition gains the lead, a player gets rattled, or the tension mounts, the team typically huddles to talk things over. What changes … Read more
Protecting Your Culture During M&As
Companies put a lot on the line during a merger or acquisition. But often, these high-risk, high-reward initiatives fail to yield the potential gains … Read more
A Reinvention of Leadership at Johnson & Johnson
When he took over as the CEO of venerable Johnson & Johnson in April 2012, Alex Gorsky brought much more than years of experience in the pharmaceutical … Read more
The Biggest Cliché in HR
Have you ever heard a leader say, “Our people are our greatest asset”? Maybe you’ve said it yourself. Some part of you may have even believed it. I’m a … Read more
Could You Be Elon Musk’s HR Leader?
On episode 88 of the HR Famous podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee, and Kris Dunn come together to discuss Elon Musk as a … Read more
Does Your Company Suffer From Toxic Positivity?
Do you ever feel like your organization’s leaders are trying too hard to pretend that everything’s just fine? Or that companywide memos avoid … Read more
The Most Important Culture Factor to Produce Results
Nearly every business on the planet has felt the impact of pandemic-driven lockdowns, closures, and staff shortages. Throw in variants and confusing mask … Read more
Laying Off People in Times of Change
When organizations must restructure or rebuild or go through major change, many times they must lay off workers. This is always difficult, but there are … Read more