Hey, everybody. I’m just back from Istanbul. It was my second trip. There is no terror in Turkey more terrifying than two American women walking the streets alone and having fun. I arrived on Saturday afternoon. Jennifer was delayed. I spent the afternoon and evening wandering around — mostly being a tourist and eating. I…
Hi, everybody. I’m back from my crazy trip to Istanbul via London. I had a great time, but I’m exhausted. I went with my friend, Jennifer McClure. We have so many absurd stories that I’ll share next week. But right now I wanted to tell you that Jennifer is reading Thrive by Arianna Huffington. Have…
I told you about DisruptHR in Chicago on Monday. Whoa, guess what? I’m emceeing DisruptHR Philadelphia. Where my Philly people at? You want to hang out and talk about HR? No? Okay, fine, but you should still come to DisruptHR Philadelphia because it looks great. Plus, whatever, just come. The event is May 17, and…
You guys, I’m doing a unique HR event in Los Angeles on May 23 hosted by a company called bigStory. I’m attending a story-driven HR event for executives who want to talk about optimizing performance. What?! Join us in May on a stage overlooking all of Los Angeles, where we will explore the role of…
Hi, everybody. Wanted to tell you about HR Tech Fest in Washington DC. HR has moved beyond its operational role and is fast transforming into a focused and disciplined strategic business function, and technology is the essential enabler of this transformation. Is your organization prepared? Join us at HR Tech Fest to meet the best and…
Hey, guys. I wanted to tell you about DisruptHR Chicago. I won’t be there, but it looks great. Disrupt is an information exchange designed to energize, inform and empower executives, business leaders and people in the HR field. Are you tired of the same old approach to Human Resources? Are you ready to start talking…
I’m off to Istanbul. People keep telling me, “Don’t die.” As if I’ll get caught up in the Syrian conflict or the ongoing fight against radical extremism. Or maybe they think I’ll get hit by a truck. Those things might happen, but what’s the alternative? Stay home and be a middle-aged white woman who fears…
My husband and I can’t seem to agree on beds. We moved to North Carolina in 2008. We had a queen-sized Stearns & Foster mattress that was slowly turning into a taco. Every night, I slept in a saggy pocket of sadness. We eventually had a conversation about the bed in 2010 or 2011. I…
My world is work life cats. I’m not messing around. I wake up between 6:30 and 7:00 AM because my poonchy cat, Emma, is hungry. That’s fine except we “free feed” our cats and she has dry food bowls all around the house. Doesn’t matter. Emma likes to eat “breakfast crunchies” from a particular dish…
Consulting is a tough business. Sometimes I feel weak, overwhelmed, stressed, upset, annoyed, or just plain exhausted. Sometimes I’m okay and notice that others are stressed. Here are some really great things to say at work on both sides of the aisle. I know you don’t have enough time. How can I help? You seem preoccupied.…
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