There are lots of reasons why good employees quit. Pretty high on the list: a horrible boss. We’re not talking about the caricature from movies—we mean the real managers and executives who do subtle but unbearable things on a regular basis. The ones who don’t see themselves clearly and have no idea the effect they […]
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Gratitude in Leadership: Building Culture When Resolutions Start to Fail
About a week into every new year, an all-too-familiar custom starts to unfold. The buzz around New Year’s resolutions begins to fade. According to one study, 43% of people don’t believe their resolutions will last beyond January. For individuals, some well-intentioned (and often unrealistic) habits begin to slip. For organizations, company goals may still be […]
The HR Holiday Guide: 10 Keys to a Joyful Workplace Culture
With Halloween decorations barely boxed up, somehow it’s already time to talk about the holidays again. Thanksgiving is around the corner, and soon offices everywhere will be buzzing with talk of PTO, year-end deadlines, and holiday plans. For HR teams and company leaders, this season opens up a unique opportunity to show appreciation, reinforce culture, […]
Embracing Change: How Letting Go Creates Room for Growth
This month, after more than twenty years in the same house, my husband and I moved to a new home. We left behind the place where we began our life together, raised four children, shared space with more pets than I can count, and built a lifetime of memories. Downsizing meant opening every closet, digging […]
Leading with Empathy: Why the Best Bosses Care the Most
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, great leaders are separating themselves from the pack. With hybrid work schedules, AI colleagues, increased employee stress, and cultural differences reshaping expectations, the most successful managers are those leading with empathy, humanity, and genuine interest in their people. This isn’t a soft strategy — it’s a powerful tool. Compassionate leadership […]
AI in HR: 5 Core Duties That Still Demand a Human Touch
I recently attended an HR conference expecting the usual lineup of DEI panels, compliance workshops, and leadership keynotes. To my dismay, the DEI sessions had pretty much been dropped. What wasn’t dropped, however, was the use of AI in HR. I am not exaggerating when I say that almost every single session revolved around AI […]
