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Boys in the Hoodie…Why Should What You Wear Matter?
Maybe you’ve heard the news…Facebook is going public. It is expected to set records. It could possibly be the biggest IPO Evah! Facebook has become huge. It’s rapidly approaching 1… Get the Rest
Mood Cubes – a cure for a case of the Mondays?
I’m more of a general tech guy than a car guy, but in the last century the track record of technical innovation in the car industry, and how
GenY’s Succession Plan – Fire the Old Farts
For those who read my stuff regularly, you know I'm not a real fan of all the generational talk that goes on in our space - "GenY's are
HR in 20 Slides and 20 Seconds
This past week I’ve been putting some finishing touches on a Pecha Kucha presentation I’m giving at the end of the month. Pecha Kucha – pronounced “pa-chok-cha” – is
Hey Big Shot! Don’t Think You Have Impact? Think Again.
Sometimes it’s the little things that matter. You do something you think is a toss-out, nothing big, nothing important. But ya know what? Even the very, very little things
The Secret to Successful HR Projects
I think the world is broken into two types of people: 1. People who do things the hard way. 2. People who let other people do things the hard way. I'm
Engagement Surveys Are the Nielsen Rankings of HR – And That’s Not a Good Thing
If you are looking for additional reasons to include and manage social networks in your organization, think about this… The Nielsen rankings help networks and advertisers determine the value
Wait, I have to go change. I forgot to wear SEQUINS!
I am an honest person. I'm sure any psychologist reading this would psychoanalyze my statement and say, "Oh yeah, she's got something to hide", but really, I am. As
Can Autonomy Mastery and Purpose Work in Today’s Business Environment?
We’ve all been beat over the head for the last 18 months or so with the idea that incentives don’t work. We’ve watched Wall Street bonuses become the
It’s not personal. It’s just business. Except for when it’s personal…
Repeat after me HR folks, "TERMINATING EMPLOYEES IS PERSONAL." I hate it when you guys think otherwise. If someone no longer works for your company, it has personally affected




























