Peter Drucker once said, “What gets measured, gets managed.” It’s very true. Tracking the numbers is essential to running your business. But it’s also important …
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7 Types of Power in the Workplace
There’s a quote by Margaret Thatcher that says, “Power is like being a lady…if you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.” Personally, I …
Have Something To Say? When the Answer is No
Even when you do everything right, the answer can still end up being “no.” You can have a great idea. You can present it beautifully. …
Becoming a Consultant
I recently received a reader question about consulting: About 10 years ago, while living in the Midwest, I started my own HR consulting business. I …
Something to Say: When And How to Say It
I recently wrote a post about having something to say. We should all develop opinions and thoughts about ourselves and our businesses in order to …
The Things I’ve Learned Watching Undercover Boss
I have to confess. I wasn’t going to write an “Undercover Boss” post because everyone else already has. But Bryon Abramowitz over at The HR …
Something To Say
I was recently having a discussion with a colleague about HR pros speaking up during meetings. My colleague’s point was HR needs to speak up …