3 Deadly Words

As leaders we often don’t feel any different than how we did earlier in our careers. Sure, we appreciate our greater scope of responsibility, we know

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Strength = Weakness

We all do a little self-talk from time to time. Okay, everyday we practice this technique whether we know it or not. It just seems to

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Powering Through

Sometimes we face challenges as leaders that burn a tremendous amount of energy in the moment. That moment can last days or even weeks. That moment

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Social Risk?

In the health care industry we talk about risk a lot. Whether it has to do with patient safety, managing potential problems, or dealing with information

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I Knew I Could Do It…All

“Life is a long lesson in humility.” – James M. Barrie Sometimes I feel like these words were meant for me. How about you…what lessons

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Fortress HR

Human Resources pros get their hands dirty. We’re the first ones through the wall because no one else wants to go first. We confront issues head

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With Extreme Prejudice

Strong words. Maybe even a little scary to hear.  Try saying them out loud. With extreme prejudice. It doesn’t sound like you, does it? It certainly doesn’t describe any

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Team Building Fail

One of the hidden failings of leaders comes disguised as a perfectly legitimate request of the human resources team: “I’d like for HR to do

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