human resources - Jay Kuhns

Settle the Score

January 27, 2012 3 Comments

Have you ever found yourself working with someone who you didn’t get along with? I don’t mean someone who is a bit annoying; I mean

Strategy v. Execution

January 17, 2012 2 Comments

Are these words at odds with each other? Is it possible to develop a strategic plan and also lead the execution of that plan? I’m not talking

Social Recruitment in a Sunday Paper World

January 12, 2012 9 Comments

My perspective on recruitment has changed dramatically over the last few years. For those paying attention…ahem, that excludes many leaders I know…they’ve radically changed not

Out of My Element

December 23, 2011 No Comments

Earlier this year I had an opportunity to participate on a team that consulted for a large hospital overseas. It was the first time I worked

A Heavy Burden

December 13, 2011 5 Comments

Having lots of responsibility is a wonderful part of leadership, at least it is for me. The auhority to make my own decisions, execute my vision, and

Your Own Significance

December 5, 2011 6 Comments

There can be a fine line between believing in yourself and believing only in yourself. I am clearly in the camp of those that feel self-confidence is an essential

We All Need to Change

November 18, 2011 3 Comments

The concept of “change” has become such a dominant part of the massive reorganization underway with my team, that we don’t even consider it something

HR and Marketing Are Best Friends…Or Should Be

November 9, 2011 2 Comments

Did you ever wish you could get time back? I do, particularly when I think about all of the meetings, strategy sessions, focus groups and