“What does the mentor get out of a mentoring relationship?” This question came up during a workshop I delivered to a group of senior leaders. One of the … Read more
The Next Generation of HR Leaders Depends on You
“What we call this group is a succession plan for Virginia banking,” (Bruce) Whitehurst said. “For any industry, success lies in energizing the … Read more
Want to Keep Your Millennials? Then Train Them
Millennials want to leave their jobs. A report from Deloitte found that a majority expect to have new jobs in the next five years. Why? Leadership … Read more
If You Can Read This You’ve Got A Job In Texas
Think you have problems hiring talented workers? In Texas, they’d be happy to just find people who can read and do simple math. Besides the generally … Read more
This Is the Kind Of Office Politician You Want to Hire
During election season, it’s hard not to think about politics in the office. Often viewed as negative, and associated with being false or inauthentic; … 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
Women Ask: “What’s Possible For Me?”
My life is similar to many other women today: I am a breadwinner, wife, mother, and friend. But one day, while being pulled by these competing priorities, … Read more
Workforce Training Is Important, But Job Shadowing Is Critical
These days, roles in most white-collar teams have become so specialized that no single person can learn everything needed to keep the team’s work processes … Read more
A Focus on the Force: What the New “Star Wars” Teaches Us About Mentorship
Star Wars: The Force Awakens continues to blow up existing box-office records like they were Alderaan and it was the Death Star. Whether you’re a raving … Read more
Want to Create a Culture of Simplicity? It’s Not All That Simple
Complexity in the world is hitting us at a rapid pace, whether in our personal lives or the dynamic workplace. A quote traced back to President Woodrow … Read more