Amber asked the following question: Have you ever done a post about how you got started? I just searched and couldn’t find anything and I’d …
Career Development
These posts focus on career development as part of business leadership and management.
Handling High Performers Who Don’t Get Along With Others
I believe one of the ways we can be more effective managers and leaders is by sharing our stories. Not just telling people here are …
Ask HR Bartender: Leaving Human Resources
With unemployment in a holding pattern, it’s only natural that people will begin to consider opportunities out of their chosen field. Such is the case …
Thoughts On Leaving a Legacy
A fellow blogger recently made the comment: I don’t want to influence. I want to leave a legacy. I struggle with the concept of legacy. …
Your Performance Management System Needs to Yield Results
(Today’s post is sponsored by SilkRoad technology. I recently shared with you information about their OpenHire and RedCarpet products and how one of their clients …
Ask HR Bartender: A Day In the Life of Human Resources
This reader has asked a terrific question: I’m thinking about moving into human resources. I was wondering if you can provide more information, for example …
Smart Innovation Takes Competent Leadership
When I wrote my predictions for this year, I should have listened to Mr. Bartender when he suggested innovation as the word of the year. …





