The Key Ingredient You Need to be Successful at Work! (and Life)
Ugh, I hate that I wrote that title. I. AM. NOT. A. LIFE. COACH! I don’t write about sports as much as I used to. When my sons were in sports, and I was coaching, I bet I wrote some sort of sports...
View ArticleHow do you “practice” HR?
We are constantly told that if we want to be good at anything in life, we must practice. It starts when we are kids, and we want to be our heroes. If you want to be good at sports, or dance, or...
View ArticleI identify as Age-fluid!
I would love to take credit for coming up with “Age-fluid,” but I’m stealing it from Chip Conley, who I saw speak at Transform a few weeks back. Chip was talking about age diversity and how only 14%...
View ArticleAirlines and Credit Card Applications
I’ve been flying a ton lately and have had to experience quite a few airlines. I usually only fly Delta when given a chance. Honestly, I’ve flown all the others, and I find them to be superior in the...
View ArticleAre you chasing shadows?
Ever heard of the “decline effect”? It’s this quirky psychological phenomenon where the more you try to improve something, the more it starts to decline. That’s what’s happening with Employee...
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HR Meets ChatGPT
Are you tired of the same old HR routines? HR and Talent Acquisition pros across the world are diving headfirst into the realm of ChatGPT. This AI wizard must be able to spice up their strategies,...
View ArticleIs it time to go with the flow?
Whenever HR folks hang out, they often think they’re the rebels in the room. But truth be told, when you look at what they say and do, we’re all not much different from everyone else. This isn’t just...
View ArticleWhat it Really Means to Be a Partner
In our little world, being a “partner” carries weight, right? But, serious question. Does anyone really know what it means? I operate a staffing firm, where I end up working for free quite a bit....
View ArticleMeaningful Work Isn’t Just Saving Puppies
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes work truly meaningful. Many HR professionals believe that for employees to be truly engaged, they need to feel that their work is meaningful. I agree...
View ArticleThat’s my mission, and I’m sticking to it!
Most companies have fancy vision and mission statements. But let’s be real, living up to those missions often feels like a stretch. Don’t get me wrong—I’ve always been loyal to my employers and...
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