Many years ago, I worked for a Senior Vice President of an insurance company. His name was Jack. He was a legend, a fatherly figure, and a self-proclaimed matchmaker. He lived and worked on the west coast. I was his human resources manager in Chicago. Jack would summon me to Seattle for meetings that were…
The first person I ever got drunk with was my friend Jenny. We were 11, spending the night at my father’s house, hanging out in the basement, and talking about boys. Both products of working-class families with the usual struggles and drama, we found solidarity in each other’s company. It was 1986, and everything was…
Have you ever wondered if failure could be the secret ingredient to success? On this episode of Punk Rock HR, join Laurie as she sits down with the brilliant Dr. Amy C. Edmondson, the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, and explore the essential role of failure in our professional and…
As the new year rolls in, it’s the time when I welcome new coaching clients. Often, they come with aspirations like, “I want to quit/get promoted/find a new job/change careers” or “I want to work less and do a physical challenge/run a half-marathon in the spring/have a baby/divorce my spouse/find my life partner.” My immediate…
I always end the year by writing about my accomplishments, failures, regrets, and resolutions. I love this time of year because the calendar naturally motivates me to reflect and act. This post is all about 2024 resolutions. I am a resolution enthusiast and don’t require a new year to prompt changes. As I wrote in my book, “Betting On You,”…
I always end the year by writing about my accomplishments, failures, regrets, and resolutions. I love this time of year because the calendar naturally motivates me to reflect and act. This post is all about 2023 regrets. This year, I spent a regrettable amount on skincare, including Botox, fillers, serums, eye creams, lip creams, lasers, and facials. Also, let’s not…
I always end the year by writing about my accomplishments, failures, regrets, and resolutions. I love this time of year because the calendar naturally motivates me to reflect and act. This post is all about 2023 failures. Year after year, I write about my failures. Why? On the surface, I do it to teach you something about yourself. But the…
I always end the year by writing about my accomplishments, failures, regrets, and resolutions. I love this time of year because the calendar naturally motivates me to reflect and act. This post is all about 2023 accomplishments. I didn’t do this series last year. So, just opening up my browser and writing is an accomplishment.…
Are you gearing up for a job search in 2024 and realize your resume could use a refresh? Sure, you could pay someone for help, but why not use ChatGPT-4? This advanced AI tool can help elevate your resume, enhancing your story, which is, after all, the essence of a great resume. But first, let’s…
It’s that time of year again when my face and name pop up on influencer lists across the internet. If you buy into the hype, I’m an authority on everything from work and well-being to human resources, leadership, marketing, social media, writing, podcasting, and recruiting. (No cats!) What annoys me is seeing my name and…
You must be logged in to post a comment.