We all know women who don’t help other women. I use some of these women as examples during coaching sessions. With great specificity, I talk about dysfunctional professional behaviors and wrecked work-relationships. I try to debunk gender stereotypes while simultaneously acknowledging that the woman-who-doesn’t-help-other-women imbues some of those stereotypes. This woman is complicated. She is privately and pervasively negative.…
Next week, I’ll be attending a conference called Global Best Practices 2015. I sit on the board of TD2nK, which will bring together the brightest executives in the restaurant and hospitality industries to discuss labor trends, economic policy, and issues around engagement and retention. It’s a great event for HR leaders who work in the…
Frozen. #40 #birthday #thebean #chicago A photo posted by LFR (@lruettimann) on Jan 8, 2015 at 8:10pm PST As part of my consultancy, I talk to a lot of high-performing sales professionals. (I always look at the crowd and wonder, “Why aren’t there more ugly people in this room? Why aren’t any of you fat? How…
I have a new kitten. Her name is Roxy. She is pretty awesome. My husband and I look at this sleek black cat and wonder — how are we going to screw you up? It’s just a matter of time. We are being thoughtful as we integrate Roxy into our lives. Here’s our process-driven list. 1.…
Today is my birthday. I am 40. I don’t want anything for my birthday except a parade, champagne brunch, a puppy, a nap, peace in Syria, and a donation to Hustle Up the Hancock. (If you’re so inclined to donate, I would appreciate the support. Thank you!)
About 18 months ago, I shared an article that 68% of executives weren’t on social media of any kind. Shocking nobody, the needle hasn’t moved over the past year despite to the rapid adoption of mobile devices. (I also wrote CEOs aren’t on LinkedIn. I received a barrage of hate mail on that one. But it’s true.)…
You don’t have to read Fast Company to know that retention is a key issue for many executives in 2015. How do you keep the right people in the right jobs while also acknowledging that employees are capitalists, too? I have some ideas for you. Why don’t you do some good old fashioned HR for…
My job is weird. I work in the human resources industry where people frequently say things like, “I work in HR, but I’m a business leader at heart.” Or they say things like, “I report to the Chief HR Officer, but my CEO recognizes that I offer more than a typical human resources perspective.” Or…
You broke your resolutions, already? God, you are such a loser. Just kidding. You are like most people, and that’s okay. There’s a lot of science behind why resolutions don’t stick — from inflated expectations to the rigid ways in which we define success and failure. I think what’s important to remember, on the second day…
I always end the year by writing about my accomplishments, failure, regrets and resolutions. Today’s post is about resolutions. I make resolutions every year. (Learn to cook. Learn to swim. Take better care of myself. Be a better friend.) I never learned to cook, can’t swim for crap, and I could live on a diet…