First Strike is Deadly

Have you ever said something, and just as those words were leaving your mouth, you knew you’d made a mistake? It’s not easy to take

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Under Construction

How often do you examine your own leadership style? For me, it’s not nearly enough. I try to involve the talented people around me in the decisions

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The Thing That Should Not Be

Butterflies. Sweaty palms. Feeling lightheaded. No, you’re not in love. You’re about to have your annual performance review. Same Old Complaint?Much has been written about the

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Altar of Sacrifice

Human Resources pros are often put in an awkward position. When we’re truly committed to making our organizations better, to supporting the people on the

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First World Problems

“No free Wi-Fi here?”“I was stuck in traffic, but at least I had satellite radio.”“What do you mean my smart phone froze up?”“The grocery store

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Socially Unacceptable

Social media is a powerful tool. It is changing how we communicate with each other; it is changing how business gets done; and it is changing how repressed

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I’m Dropping My Gloves

I don’t speak for HR, and neither should you. Since when am I responsible for ALL of HR? –         the bashing –         defending the profession –        

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Lose the Fear and Get to Work

This is another post in the #NoFearHR project Mike VanDervort and I have kicked off. Mike,I like the way you’re moving this conversation…and you’re absolutely right.

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Degrees of Reality

I think sharing information is the right thing to do. You probably do too. Maintaining a transparent environment is often a precursor to a workplace that

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