These last 6-8 months have been brutal when it comes to layoffs. Layoffs should be a last resort. I have so many questions around workforce planning that make me wonder if some companies know how to plan their workforces? Why … Read More
Accountability: If you don’t have it, build it. I often wonder why leaders seem to shy away from building an accountable work environment. Is it too difficult to create an accountable workforce? Are they simply not great leaders? Do these … Read More
That does it mean to feel safe at work? That is a loaded question. Are we talking about physical safety? Emotional safety? Psychological safety? To me, feeling safe at work includes anything that may make us feel threatened in any … Read More
Accountability starts at the top. It starts with our leaders. It should be simple. Why aren’t more of us accountable for our actions? How do you build an accountable workplace? Accountability. What exactly does that mean? Accountability is a word … Read More
Interviews: be organized and strategic. When it is time to interview candidates, it is important to be organized and strategic in your process. Interviewing is more than a simple conversation. It is more than sitting across from someone and having … Read More
Interview questions to avoid Let’s talk about interview questions. Did you know there are things you cannot discuss in an interview? There are interview questions that you should avoid. There are areas of questioning that are not appropriate for interviewing … Read More
How do you define happiness? What makes you happy? Clearly, happiness is different for everyone. What is the one thing, if you had to give up everything else, that makes you happy? What really does it for you? Family Faith … Read More
Random Act of Kindness Day Last Friday was Random Act of Kindness Day. While it is wonderful to acknowledge kindness, I find it so unfortunate that we must designate a day to be kind. Why is it that kindness isn’t … Read More
This will be my last post about the superbowl. It is now Thursday, days after the game and I am still bothered by the negative response to The Walter Payton Man of the Year award. Seriously folks, again, with the … Read More
Thank you for your service. Pat Tillman Award Recipients As I was preparing to watch the superbowl Sunday evening, I sat down to watch all of the pre-game acknowledgements. What an honor, to be recognized, with one of the largest … Read More