Chances are you’ve spent the past few months cooped up with your family, buried under a relentless news cycle, and inundated with work that never seems to switch off. Are you overworked, exhausted, but also trying your best? It’s time for a fix, so I’m asking you to pre-order Betting On You today. Don’t read…
Years ago, I interviewed for a job and the VP of HR was full of himself. At the end of the interview, I asked him what differentiated their HR department from others. He gave a long answer full of buzzwords, but he didn’t believe in any of it. That was in 2004, but even now…
Despite the recession, I’m happy to report that my small business in 2020 is not dead. Last-minute virtual keynotes and coaching gigs mean that I’ll wind up in the green. But know this: you only need to earn $1 more than you spend to be profitable, and it’s about that close. And I’m not the…
You keep saying, “I hate working. Work sucks. How can I make it better?” Psychologists, philosophers and poets believe life is more meaningful and enjoyable when you lean into passion, purpose and prosperity. If you feel something in your bones and commit to pursuing it, you will be rewarded. I think that’s mostly garbage. I’ve…
Brant Menswar is a top 10 motivational speaker, critically acclaimed author, award-winning musician, podcast host, and the CEO and founder of Rock Star Impact, a boutique agency that teaches people and organizations how to cultivate value-based leadership. Brant is also the author of a new book called Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You.…
Mental Health Awareness Day is coming up on October 5th. Honestly, it should be every day. We need to be having consistent conversations on this topic and on the effect work can have on our mental health. Lindsay Crittendon is someone who is bringing this issue to the forefront. She is the head of Headspace…
I am the queen of HR swag, and now I’m opening up a Punk Rock HR Shop. You’re like—what? Here’s the backstory. Long before kids did their TikToks and snappy snaps, I used YouTube to review conference giveaways and tchotchkes. My old channel was full of reflections on squeeze balls, t-shirts, and tote bags. A…
There is a lot of misinformation out there on PPE and COVID-19 testing. When the virus first hit our country, labs were overwhelmed by the lack of materials, equipment, and knowledge to fight it. Now, testing and strategies have improved, but the general public is still largely uninformed. Robert Williams and Brian Baucom from 4…
Today is #RememberMeThursday, a day where the world shines a light on the importance of pet adoption and orphan pets who are waiting in shelters and rescues. When I worked in human resources, I volunteered for a local animal rescue. I couldn’t save every kitten and puppy from euthanasia, but I could raise money, remove…
We are at a really pivotal time in our society where the decisions we make can really benefit the next generation of leaders. If we are leaning into more compassion, being more flexible, and redefining success at work, then we can make sure that the workplace is better than we found it. Minda Harts has…