“I've always had a duck personality. Calm above water, feet going crazy below.” - K. Flay Leading during volatile and uncertain times is like the duck who is calm...
When it comes to high-impact recruiting, attracting and keeping industry superstars is hard enough. But that’s nothing compared with drawing the line with them if they start turning toxic...
If you utter the words “that is how we’ve always done it,” You could be a status quo thinker. If your key policies or procedures are dated two decades...
When people do not have the means to walk away from a frustrating job, this can not only impact their health but also show up in team collaboration and...
This sweet little lady, Megan, visited me while I was enjoying a walk Canyon Lake here in Rapid City, SD. Megan is a sable Shetland Sheep Dog (Sheltie) who...
The global pandemic changed how companies must function. Today, more than ever, the best companies are guided by leaders who promise and deliver an outstanding experience for their entire...
The events of the past six months have thrust HR and business leaders into many new realities. Across industries, our workforces and workplaces are being fundamentally redefined, and the...
Promoting connection is likely not part of your organization’s mission statement, but much research has proven that your organization would benefit if connection was an integral part of your...
John Kotter’s July 19, 2013 article in Forbes, “When CEOs Talk Strategy, 70% Of The Company Doesn’t Get It” and Harvard Business Review’s June, 2013 article, “When CEOs Talk Strategy, Is Anyone Listening?”...
From the Note Pad of Nichole McDonald, SPHR It is well known in the marketplace by search firms, hiring managers, job candidates and even the HR Department that if...