A Little Is Dangerous

Three hundred years ago Alexander Pope penned this phrase: “a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.” I wonder if he thought it might apply to leaders in

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Starting Over

For as long as I can remember I’ve been focused on advancing my career…and I can remember a long, way back. Trying hard to think through

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50 Shades of Jay

Leadership comes with a tremendous amount of responsibility. Unfortunately sometimes the authority, power and influence companies bestow on their management team become a source of manipulation and abuse.

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Leadership Debt

I expect an awful lot from my team. They need to perform at a high level each day, limit mistakes as much as possible, and

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Wanna Bet HR?

I bet you don’t have the guts to commit to this philosophy HR: “I am a leader who is responsible for everything that happens in

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Get To The Choppa!

You’ve seen them in your personal life. Whether it’s a sporting event, concert, or some other public gathering they’re never too far away. Ever. Always hovering,

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Zero Signature

I’ve seen them in every organization I’ve worked. You have too. Leaders who have been around a long time, or not so long, but appear

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Jam Session…HR Style

When I was younger…much younger…I played in several rock bands. We were okay (that’s a bit of a stretch), but it was certainly fun. Singing and

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