Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Ultimate Software, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. The big buzz in the world of HR is the concept of a distributed workforce. A distributed workforce is a workforce that reaches beyond the restrictions of the conventional office environment. These are FTEs, PT workers, temps, consultants, freelancers,…
When people try to force food on you, be suspicious. And there’s no more suspicious food item than yogurt. Yogurt can go fuck itself. First of all, my cats love to eat yogurt, which should tell you everything you need to know. Roxy will fight you for the spoon, and she also licks her butt.…
Have you ever pondered this question, “What is the role and responsibility of today’s leaders?” Well, I have. In fact, I asked Dr. Dan Crosby a similar question on a recent episode of my podcast, Let’s Fix Work. Dan is an author, psychologist, and Chief Behavioral Officer at Brinker Capital. His primary focus is on…
This week’s episode features Jeanette Bronée, performance strategist, culture coach, wellness advocate, and founder of Path For Life, Inc. Jeanette helps leaders and companies rethink performance by asking “The Right Why®” so they can lead themselves and their people better and achieve sustainable success. She is passionate about how we can create a culture of…
I spoke at my first American human resources conference in 2008. George W. Bush was still president. Foreclosures were in the news and layoffs were rampant. We didn’t have universal access to healthcare and people were going bankrupt due to medical bills and prescription drug prices. The mortgage crisis was imminent, and the economic growth…
It’s important to celebrate milestones. I recently aired my 50th episode of Let’s Fix Work. It’s hard to believe almost a year has passed since I launched this little podcast. Over the past eleven months, I’ve met some inspiring thinkers and tackled topics from asshole bosses to sexual harassment to universal basic income.⠀ One thing…
This week on Let’s Fix Work, I am joined by Dr. Daniel Crosby. Dan is an author, psychologist, and Chief Behavioral Officer at Brinker Capital. His primary focus is in behavioral economics and understanding how we make decisions around money. Dan and I met almost a decade ago, at a time when the economy wasn’t…
“When somebody thinks enough of you to ask, say yes.” An event planner offered this advice in 2009. I was encouraged to attend more industry events even if I wasn’t on the speaker roster. “If you’re building a business and asked to take part in a conference — and they’re offering to pay your expenses…
Next week is the 5th annual WorkHuman conference, and, as I pack my bags, I’ve been thinking a lot about expertise. There are three types of speakers at this event. 1. Researchers with a thesis and ideas, and academics who have studied a topic like leadership or gratitude for ages. 2. Practitioners and leaders who…
Most companies want to create positive work environments for their employees, right? After all, they want workers to be happy, but are they creating “fearless” environments? Recently on an episode of Let’s Fix Work, I welcomed Professor Amy Edmondson from Harvard Business School. She is the author of The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in…
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