Back in August 2013, I started practicing mindfulness. (Sorta.) Life was very hectic, and I was feeling overwhelmed. A friend told me about his regular meditation practice, which sounded a little weird. He even involved his children, and he swore that he noticed a positive impact on their behavior when they meditated. I’m not into…
I’m lucky enough to have a little traffic on this blog. Just kidding, blogging is dead. But it’s still nice to be recognized by public relations firms from around the world as someone who can move merchandise. On a daily basis, I have specialists who offer to send me weird stuff — from books to…
Calls and questions I receive on a weekly basis. * I need to fire my VP of HR. Can I do that? * How do I fire my Director of Talent? * We made a bad hire, and I want to get rid of my HR lady. Also, we don’t really need HR. Can we…
My first real race of the season is the Tar Heel 10-Miler. It’s about two months away and always sets the tone for my marathon season. The race gives me an opportunity to test out my new running skills. Am I faster? Is my form better? Do I have a higher threshold of endurance? So…
Hello, friends! I’m about a week away from running up The John Hancock building in Chicago. It’s 94 floors of insanity. My goal (as always) is to beat 20 minutes. I am always slightly short of my goal because I can’t take two steps at a time, but maybe this year will be the year.…
People often ask me clarify what I do for a living. That’s true, especially after I write a saucy post. I say, “It’s none of your business. Aren’t you happy just to read my blog?” No. Everybody wants a little something extra. Well, regular readers know that I do a few things to keep myself occupied.…
Just a few days ago, I mentioned that I’m not a big fan of influence lists. Then a reader sent me a copy of an email where I’m listed as an influential blogger. It starts out like this. There are some extremely talented bloggers in the HCM space and we have noticed a few trends: Most have cats, Most…
I’m lucky to share the stage with many bright thinkers and consultants who have interesting and compelling things to say about work, money, power and politics. One of my dearest friends is a middle-aged guy with a couple of kids who likes to talk about Millennials, for some reason. (Seems creepy until I realize that…
Last year, a friend confided that his severe adult acne caused depression and anxiety in his 20s and early 30s. He withdrew from social situations, struggled to date, and was never quite sure if his looks were a negative factor while looking for a job. “Interviewing caused me a ton of anxiety,” he confided in…
I have a rule that I don’t run if it’s 25 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. I am not built to run in the wintertime. The cold stress is tough on my body. I have trouble speaking and enunciating in cold air. My facial muscles freeze up, and I slur my words together. I sound drunk…
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