A few months ago, an intriguing opportunity surfaced: I was invited to deliver keynote speeches in The Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. That’s a huge trip from North Carolina, and I was honored by the invitation. The parties involved embraced my speaking rates and topics, eagerly anticipating my ideas on the future…
Is professional development broken? In an age where leadership skills are highly coveted in the workplace, it’s important to challenge some long-standing assumptions about how we develop leaders within our organizations. One such notion is that companies tend to promote employees into management roles without adequately preparing them for the leadership responsibilities that come with…
Optimizing your LinkedIn profile is a no-brainer. And the platform gives you lots of space to write about yourself with an ever-extended LinkedIn character limit. Still, I’ve discovered with my Connect & Grow series that so many people miss an opportunity to make quick fixes to enhance their professional presence and increase their visibility on the…
I’d like to take this moment to introduce you to someone I’ve enjoyed working with since the early days of my blogging journey: Carlos Rios. We’ve shared the stage and had many insightful conversations over the years, and I can safely say that he has made a significant impact in Human Resources. Carlos, who identifies…
Human Resource Management continues to push through a pivotal era where expectations are higher than ever before. The emergence of disruptive technologies, evolving demographics, a newfound emphasis on mental health, and the paradigm shift towards a flexible, diverse workforce are dramatically reshaping the HR role. Here are some of my ideas about the core challenges…
I know that Adam Grant broke up with MBTI, but it would do everyone some good to break up with introversion and extroversion. Who Are Introverts and Extroverts? In our journey towards self-understanding, we often cling to labels that we believe define us. Labels such as ‘introvert’ or ‘extrovert’ have found their way into our…
The role of Human Resources has evolved considerably in the past three years thanks to hardworking people like you who push through the noise and put people at the heart of business operations. We’re past the point where HR is seen as a support function. Even the most cynical C-suite leaders would concede that human…
Connect & Grow: Paul Wolfe I’m thrilled to introduce you to my friend, Paul Wolfe, the former SVP/Head of HR at Indeed, who guided the company’s growth from a few hundred to over 12,000 employees, all while championing culture, employee engagement, and diversity. Paul continues to shape the HR field as an author, board member,…
Are you about to be laid off? The short answer is possibly. Job security is a luxury and an illusion. Economic fluctuations, industry downturns, and company restructurings are contributing to the uncertainty, making it critical for every professional to be aware of potential warning signs of a layoff. It’s not a pleasant topic to think…
Want to learn about my new book? It’s called “Corporate Drinker.” I’ve been in HR for over 25 years. I’m old enough to see how trends ebb and flow. Right now, everybody is talking about work and alcohol. Back in the day, alcohol and the workplace were intertwined. Farmers quenched their thirst after a hot…
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