I’m back with the “Connect & Grow” series, this time introducing a truly inspiring figure, Mary Williams, who has quietly revolutionized the HR landscape with her dedication, expertise, and remarkable approach to empowering others. Mary holds strategic experience as an HR and Operations Executive and has made significant strides in the HR community through her…
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Hey, everybody. You may recall I had initially planned to produce an 8-episode arc of my new podcast, “Corporate Drinker,” as part of a research project for an upcoming book. Well, life had different plans for me. As I started to have these captivating conversations, I was swept away by the shared stories. And I…
I’m back with our “Connect & Grow” series, featuring remarkable HR leaders making a difference in our ever-evolving industry. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to my friend Donald Knight, an Atalnta-based executive with a proven track record of driving results and transforming organizations. Donald is currently the Chief People Officer at Greenhouse Software, leading…
I have a deep respect for Liz Cheney despite our stark political differences. OUR POLITICAL DIFFERENCES Cheney voiced her frustration with the Democratic Party’s focus on abortion and contraception during a Fox News appearance in 2012. “It’s completely condescending and truly offensive as a woman,” she stated. What led her to express this? Cheney feels…
Who’s ready for a slightly uncomfortable story? The world seems like it’s teetering on the brink of madness, the earth is trying to reclaim itself from us humans, and there’s barely a day when I don’t daydream about moving to a safer corner of the world due to the relentless tide of gun violence and…
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…
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