Wars are raging. Hate crimes are on the rise, including Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and acts impacting people of color, immigrants, the LGBTQ+ Community, and essentially anyone who is not a WASPy straight, male (like me). If we ever needed more Peace on Earth, it is now. But what can just one person do about it? Christians are preparing to celebrate Christmas, Jews … [Read more...] about Peace on Earth
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Enrich Your Network
A strong and broad professional network is very important for a variety of reasons, including: Call on them when you need advice They can help you promote your personal brand Make you aware of professional development opportunities Provide support for promotions Inform you of new job opportunities And it can be fun to get to know others! You need more … [Read more...] about Enrich Your Network
Navigating Quiet Cutting
“Quiet Cutting” - it’s one of the newest buzzwords in the HR world and refers to organizations trying to push people out without firing them. Employers are flipping the script on “Quiet Quitting.” It can include pay reductions, downgrades in employee titles or trimming and shifting employee roles and responsibilities in the workplace. It’s a slow-motion attrition, giving … [Read more...] about Navigating Quiet Cutting
Your Jerry Maguire Moment
“Do you bring your “A” game to work every day?” Even better – “Do you bring your “A” game to your life every day?” Since we each have just one life to live, these are important questions. In the 1996 film, Jerry Maguire – starring Tom Cruise – Jerry has an epiphany. He realizes that he and those in his sports agent business, are not doing their work the correctly. … [Read more...] about Your Jerry Maguire Moment
Building Trust
Many things may be on your list to help you become a more effective leader; for example: Improve Public Speaking Practice Giving Effective Feedback Learn more about AI Get an MBA Become More Visionary Challenge the Process These aren’t bad things to work on, but maybe you need to call a timeout and look at something even more fundamental. How much do … [Read more...] about Building Trust