I just finished reading an article on the Harvard Business Review site about honesty. You can check it out here. It immediately came to mind …
Leadership and Management
HOW TO: Start a Tough Conversation at Work
One of the questions I’m often asked is how to start a difficult or challenging conversation. It might be a sensitive topic, performance matter or …
It’s Okay Not Being a Team Player
We’ve all heard the statement a thousand times: There’s no “I” in “team”. Companies have made millions printing teamwork clichés on coffee mugs. Sometimes it …
2012 Trends in Organizational Leadership
I always find this time of year fascinating. There’s no shortage of articles about trends and predictions for the upcoming year. If you read enough …
The Best of HRB – 2011 Edition
Happy 2012! Mr. Bartender and I wish you and yours a healthy, wealthy and fabulous year. Thank you for reading HR Bartender. I really appreciate …
Customer Service: The New Black
We’ve all heard the catch phrase “_____ is the new black”. It indicates the sudden popularity of an idea. With our economy bouncing back, I …
The Definition of Leadership
I’m always amazed when I read articles comparing management and leadership. I’m not really sure why people continuously compare the two. They are two completely …