Rad HR

I’ve yet to have an employee say that I didn’t give them all the information I could in my 20-plus-year career. Even in the most extreme cases, including lawsuits, employees made it known that I took their concerns seriously and provided a level of transparency they weren’t accustomed to.

Consider the small changes you might make that would change your life or someone else’s in a significant way. Changes that would impact the people you lead in a positive way.

Few things hit as hard as a loved one dying. What do you do? One of the first things people do is notify others that the person has died. Then, the funeral planning begins. After that, closing out final affairs is a priority. If the person had a trust or will, it might be easier to close out those affairs, but keep in mind that there is so much not addressed in those documents. 

Where would Serena Williams, Tiger Woods, LeBron James or the National Debate Tournament champions be without coaches? And, what if they were limited to three-to-six-month coaching contracts?

I find myself envious that my toddler can have an utter and complete meltdown, and moments later, it’s as if it never happened.

Have you seen the Amazon commercial that profiles an employee whose education was financially supported, even though it was unrelated to his role at the company? That financial investment represented a commitment to the employee’s...

Even though I hate onions, I don’t judge those who love them. Just don’t breathe in my direction after you’ve eaten a big pile of those nasty bits. Happy holidays! 

Time to interview! Whose palms are sweaty? Likely the candidate’s, and maybe yours too as the hiring manager. I remember when I first started interviewing candidates.

Is productivity a trigger word for you? Do you feel a slight pinch or huge weight when you think about how to get the most out of each day? Some believe balance is the key. I like the idea of flow.

Most likely everyone in your professional and social circles are dealing with grief and loss right now. How can you effectively lead them and yourself through these challenging times?