Side Step Leadership

“I’m happy to do whatever you want me to do.” “Oh, I’m ready to jump in at anytime, just tell me what you need.” “I

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The Inability to Respond

As Human Resources leaders, we care deeply about leadership competencies in two ways:– The first, is putting forth the effort to identify, develop, and implement

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New Year, Old Challenge

“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide

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Scared to Death

“Management is doing things right. Leadership is doing the right things.”– Peter Drucker I feel like I’ve been a rule-breaker in human resources leadership for many

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Remember Why You Started

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”– Albert Einstein Grey, not Black and WhiteThink back to when you finally

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The Rise of Our Demise

I’m troubled today.The growing gap between common sense and the world of corporate noise is keeping me up at night. Our list of projects doesn’t

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The Morning After

I spend a lot of time focusing on action in my work. Building plans, developing complicated and sensitive relationships, and making decisions quickly to keep

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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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