The best place to start with building trust and being vulnerable within a small team is to start with the self-awareness. Why? Well, then you are open to hearing feedback and can work to create a relationship built on trust and relatability. Oftentimes leadership can feel like a one-sided relationship, whether you are in a…
What makes a great HR leader? It’s the kind of question that can lead you down two paths. The first definition of a great HR leader? It’s a basic whitepaper from your average HR thought leader. Gucci Gucci, Louis Louis, Fendi Fendi, Prada, the HR consultants write that shit so I don’t even bother.…
Do you know the difference between a problem and a dilemma? Recently I welcomed Dan Cockerell to the show. Once upon a time, Dan was the VP of Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom. He is now an Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Leadership Mentor. We talked about problems versus dilemmas at length. He summed up…
I recently welcomed hair and makeup artist Mandie Brice to the Let’s Fix Work podcast. I first met Mandie when I needed a hair and makeup artist for an event. I soon found out she’s a phenomenally talented individual who’s a former Milwaukee Public School teacher. What struck me most about her story was just…
I’m back from a few weeks of PTO. Part of my holiday was spent on Maui. Don’t know if you caught the news, but fallow sugar cane fields outside of a southwestern town called Kihei caught fire and the world briefly fell apart. Ken and I were zip lining and zorbing in a town called…
Did you know that a job description and a job posting are two entirely different things? It’s true. A job description is a technical document which includes some high-level esoteric stuff, like competencies, abilities, and requirements for a very specific job. A job posting is what you put on the Internet on sites like Glassdoor,…
You can’t do one thing and do it well without a break. Everybody needs time away. That includes bloggers, writers, and keynote speakers like me. We deserve PTO. I’ve been working nonstop since the beginning of the year. Working on my business. Working on myself. The results are good, and I’ve made progress in almost…
If you’re wondering what it takes to maintain a social media presence, it takes money and patience with a dash of common sense. It’s not easy being #HRFamous. Every month, I write a check for someone to manage my inbox. I also wire money to someone I don’t know for social media assistance. Then, I…
Did you attend the SHRM 2019 Annual Conference & Exhibition? During the past ten years, there have been various controversies surrounding this event. This year was no exception.
I recently welcomed Eric Knudsen to my podcast, Let’s Fix Work. Eric is the Manager of People Analytics at Namely, the all-in-one HR, payroll, and benefits platform built for today’s employees. Together we talked all about using data for informed decision-making. Let’s face it, one of the things HR isn’t known for is using data.…