Learned Helplessness in HR

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There is a weird phenomenon happening in human resources departments around the globe. Far too many people in HR are suffering from learned helplessness. Learned helplessness is a psychological condition that commonly describes victims of abuse and neglect. Those poor souls give up on themselves. They see themselves as perpetual victims — even when they’re…

Marathon Monday: Running and Travel

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Let me make a quick recommendation: if you’re running a marathon, try not to travel. If you’re going to travel, try to stay healthy. And if you can’t stay healthy, don’t catch a cold with a thick cough. But if you have a cold and cough, try not to catch it while you’re also recovering…