This sentence caught my eye: “It’s not leadership if they’re paid to follow.” Um, no. Leadership exists at every level of an organization whether it’s …
Leadership and Management
HOW TO: Work With People You Don’t Like
I’ve mentioned in an earlier post that my favorite interview question is “Tell me about a time when you had to work with someone you …
It’s The Customer, Stupid
Remember that old sound bite from James Carville, former campaign strategist for President Bill Clinton, “It’s the economy, stupid.”? Since then, the phrase has become …
The First Step in Becoming an Innovative Culture
There’s lots of conversation going on about being innovative. About the need for companies to innovate. How we should give employees the ability to innovate. …
Employees Demand More Career Agility
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is sponsored by The Career Engagement Group, a consultancy focused on delivering strategic career management software solutions to organizations worldwide. They …
Creating a Productive and Happy Workplace – Ask HR Bartender
Here’s a very kind note from a reader about workplace culture and its impact on employees. I came across your insightful writings and really wished …
Assessing Disaster Preparedness [infographic] – Friday Distraction
A couple weeks ago Mr. Bartender and I were in full hurricane readiness mode with Tropical Storm Isaac. It ended up being a non-issue for …