Some of the most visionary minds in business over the last hundred years have worked in popular media like film and television. I draw a great deal of … Read more
3 Mistakes Companies Make Related to Resilience
If companies weren’t sure of the value of resilience before the pandemic, they certainly are now. These past several months have proven just how important … Read more
The Inclusion of Men in Gender Equity Efforts
Too many organizations continue to miss the mark when it comes to their gender equity initiatives by focusing these efforts solely on changing women — from … Read more
5 Elements of a Culture of Agility
Today’s remote-work world involves a multitude of moving pieces and continuous, rapid change. To truly thrive, companies must infuse agility into their … Read more
Traditional Approaches to Innovation Are Not Enough
A recent Google search for the phrase “culture of innovation” yielded 665,000,000 results. There is no shortage of opinions on how to create an environment … Read more
The Irrelevance of Generational Differences at Work
The landscape of work is very different than it was 40 to 50 years ago (or even five months ago!). Phenomena such as increasing globalization, rapid … Read more
4 Ways to Integrate Tech Talent From Non-Tech Backgrounds
In the not-so-distant past, many companies based their tech hiring decisions on where candidates obtained their undergraduate computer-science degrees. Not … Read more
The Collision of Remote Work, Generational Differences, and Training
This summer, my team surveyed 1,000 full-time employees to determine what silent issues are permeating our remote workplaces. We discovered that the shift … Read more
Anti-Racism Conversations Should Not Be Easy
Well-intentioned conversations about racism are happening at companies across the country, but if not handled correctly, they can leave Black employees … Read more
Empathy Is Not a Soft Skill
This year dawned like any other. For many of us, especially those fortunate enough to work in the HR space, things seemed downright rosy. The economy was … Read more